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gables

UK //ˈɡeɪ.bəlz//US //ˈɡeɪ.bəlz//

词源

源自中古英语 gable,借自古法语 gable(山墙),最终源于古诺尔斯语 gafl(山墙末端)。

noun

❶ 指建筑物屋顶两侧形成的三角形部分,通常位于山墙顶端,是传统建筑中常见的装饰性结构。

“The old house had beautiful wooden gables decorated with intricate carvings.”

(这栋老房子有漂亮的木制山墙,上面装饰着精美的雕刻。)

“Snow accumulated on the steep gables during the winter storm.”

(暴风雪期间,积雪堆积在陡峭的山墙上。)

同义词:peaks, pediments, roof peaks

常见短语

Dutch gables — 指一种特殊设计的山墙,顶部呈阶梯状或曲线形,常见于荷兰传统建筑风格中。

“The historic district is famous for its buildings with ornate Dutch gables.”

(这个历史街区以其带有华丽荷兰式山墙的建筑而闻名。)