Many of the low worn-out buildings are being demolished to allow for street widening.

许多矮小陈旧的建筑物正在拆除，便于拓宽马路。

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"We're driving down Clinton Street," said Mr. Majors, his watery, pale blue eyes widening with delight at the thought of the road trip.

“我们沿着克林顿街往前开，”梅杰斯说，一回想起那次梦中的旅行，他那水汪汪的淡蓝色眼睛里就充满了喜悦。

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The city is widening this street.

该城正在拓宽这条街。

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Community members rightly wonder why dressing up this meager side street is a priority over urgent if less glamorous upgrades, such as widening the sidewalks on Lexington Avenue.

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