1. Another way of countering drought is to have a limited amount of mass above ground and to have extensive root networks below ground. 对付干旱的另一种方法是在地面上种植特定数量的植物，并且确保地下有广大的根系网络。
2. They had no choice but to build the pipes above ground and then cover them with dirt. 他们别无选择，只能把管道建在地面上，然后用泥土覆盖。
3. Each has a snug mezzanine area and an antler-fenced balcony about eight metres above ground. 每个房间都有一个舒适的夹层区域和一个离地约八米的鹿角围栏阳台。
4. Above ground things look better, too. 地面之上的事情也越来越好。
5. Communications above ground were not much better. 地面的通讯也好不到哪去。
