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源自中古英语'newell',可能受到古法语'noel'(圣诞柱)的影响,与建筑传统相关。
❶ 指楼梯中间的立柱,通常用于支撑扶手或栏杆,是建筑结构中常见的部件。
“The carpenter installed a sturdy newell at the bottom of the staircase.”
(木匠在楼梯底部安装了一根坚固的中柱。)
“She leaned against the wooden newell while waiting for her friend.”
(她靠在木制的中柱上等待朋友。)
newell post — 特指楼梯中起支撑作用的主立柱,常见于建筑术语中。
“The renovation plan includes replacing the damaged newell post.”
(翻新计划包括更换损坏的楼梯主立柱。)