The Perfect Lawn | 完美草坪

English Original

I once lived in Arizona near Fort Huachuca, an Army installation. Our street was lined with mobile homes, each with a small yard. In that arid climate, grass struggled to survive, especially with the constant play of children and dogs. However, one lawn stood out—vibrantly green, lush, and adorned with neat rows of flowers. I couldn't understand how the owner achieved this until I spotted a sign in the yard. It read: "Danger — Minefield."


中文翻译

我曾住在亚利桑那州,靠近一处军事基地——瓦丘卡堡。我们那条街上主要是活动房屋,每家都有个小院子。在那干燥的气候下,草坪很难存活,尤其是有许多孩子和狗在附近嬉戏打闹。然而,有一片草坪格外引人注目——它绿意盎然、郁郁葱葱,还整齐地种着一排排鲜花。我一直困惑于主人是如何做到的,直到我注意到院子里的一块牌子。上面写着:“危险——雷区。”

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