It was a modern place, not attractive outside or even particularly tasteful inside, but with a great view of the canal and the gracious old houses.

• 这是一个现代化的住所。尽管外观并无吸引人之处，甚至连内部装饰也不算特别有品味，但是从这里眺望运河和那片雅致、古老的房子，景色确实令人赏心悦目。