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源自意大利语 'cornice',最终来自拉丁语 'corona'(意为花环或王冠),16世纪进入英语,指建筑顶部装饰带。
❶ 建筑学术语,指建筑物顶部或窗户上方的装饰性水平突出部分,通常带有雕刻花纹,用于美化建筑轮廓。
“The ornate cornice of the historic building was carefully restored.”
(这座历史建筑精美的檐口被精心修复。)
“Snow accumulated on the cornice of the roof after the blizzard.”
(暴风雪后,雪堆积在屋顶的檐口上。)
❶ 地理学术语,指悬崖或山脊边缘因积雪形成的悬垂冰檐,具有潜在塌落危险。
“Climbers must avoid walking under snow cornices due to collapse risks.”
(登山者必须避免在雪檐下方行走,因为有坍塌危险。)
“The cornice broke off and triggered a small avalanche.”
(冰檐断裂引发了一场小型雪崩。)
cornice lighting — 安装在檐口后方的隐蔽照明方式,通过向上投射光线产生柔和的间接照明效果。
“The living room features elegant cornice lighting that highlights the ceiling.”
(客厅采用优雅的檐口照明,突出天花板效果。)