
lattice
词源
源自中古英语latis,来自古法语lattis,最终源于拉丁语latus(意为'板条'或'木条')。
noun
❶ 由交叉的木条或金属条构成的网格状结构,常用于围栏、装饰或支撑植物生长。
“The garden was surrounded by a wooden lattice covered with climbing roses.”
(花园周围环绕着爬满玫瑰的木制格子架。)
“She leaned against the lattice to enjoy the breeze.”
(她靠在格子架上享受微风。)
❶ 数学或晶体学中,指由规则排列的点或线组成的网格结构。
“The crystal's atoms are arranged in a cubic lattice.”
(这种晶体的原子排列成立方格子结构。)
“In geometry, a lattice is a regular arrangement of points.”
(在几何学中,格子是指点的规则排列。)
verb
❶ 用格子结构装饰或覆盖某物。
“They latticed the windows for a decorative effect.”
(他们用格子装饰窗户以达到装饰效果。)
“The porch was latticed to provide shade.”
(门廊用格子结构遮阳。)
常见短语
lattice window — 带有格子装饰的窗户,常见于传统建筑中。
“The cottage features charming lattice windows.”
(这个小屋有着迷人的格子窗。)
lattice tower — 由金属格子结构建造的高塔,常用于电力传输或通讯。
“The lattice tower supports the high-voltage power lines.”
(这座格子塔支撑着高压电线。)