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railings

UK //ˈreɪlɪŋz//US //ˈreɪlɪŋz//

词源

源自中古英语 'railing',与 'rail'(栏杆)相关,最终可能来自古法语 'reille'(铁条)。

noun

❶ 指由金属或木头制成的栏杆或围栏,通常用于楼梯、阳台或公共场所的边缘,起到防护或装饰作用。

“The child held onto the railings as he climbed the stairs.”

(孩子爬楼梯时紧紧抓着栏杆。)

“The old bridge has ornate iron railings.”

(那座老桥上有装饰精美的铁栏杆。)

同义词:fence, balustrade, barrier, handrail, guardrail

常见短语

jump the railings — 指跳过栏杆或围栏,通常用于描述翻越障碍物的动作。

“The fans were so excited that they jumped the railings to get closer to the stage.”

(粉丝们太兴奋了,他们跳过围栏想更靠近舞台。)