ashortpieceofmaterialthathangsdown, usually around thebaseof abed
（尤指悬挂在床沿的）短帷幔
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a anarrowstripofwoodorcloththat isfixedabove awindowordoorandhidesthetopof thecurtains
（遮挡门帘杆或窗帘杆的）门帘盒，窗帘盒
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It is unnecessary to dilate on the difference this means in curtains, cushions, valances to arm-chairs and settees, and clothes hanging jn almirahs.
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The upstage height of the proscenium arch was 28 feet 6 inches, so there was a 4-foot gap to be covered by avalance.
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I wish to add to that all spray suppression devices, including wheel guards, valances, wheel flaps, air/water separators and any longitudinal strips or flaps of spray suppressant material.
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There has also been a considerable pre-valanceof cerebro-spinal fever but owing to new methods of treatment the mortality rate has been considerably lower than in the past.
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The verandas have dowel balustrades, lattice valances and timber arch brackets.
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The gable ends are decorated with applied woodwork, and the porch has fine decorative balustrades and valances.
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It features jerkin-headed cross gable sections decorated with vertical valances, exposed rafter ends, and a rustic fieldstone chimney.
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This brought a more pedestrian-friendly plastic grille with horizontal slats, and optional frontvalancewith two fog lights.
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On the up side is a shelter with an elaboratevalanceand sides for protection from the weather.
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The earlier cars featured a twin distributor engine and foglamps mounted in the frontvalance.
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This response generally has a negativevalancein terms of surprise.
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Valanceleft the series in 2002 to pursue a music career.
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Later models had ducting fitted to the frontvalanceto feed cool air directly to the brake discs.
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Above these figures is avalanceof beads hanging in festoons.
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The interiors are a reconstruction of the interior decoration of his day such as chairs trimmed with leather, embossed leather hangings and canopies with valances.
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