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shutters

UK //ˈʃʌtəz//US //ˈʃʌt̬ɚz//

词源

源自中古英语 shuteren,与古英语 scyttan(关闭)同源,最终可追溯至原始日耳曼语 *skutjaną。

noun

❶ 指安装在窗户外侧或内侧的可开合板条结构,用于遮光、保护隐私或装饰建筑外观,常见于欧美住宅。

“The wooden shutters creaked as the wind blew.”

(风吹过时,木制百叶窗发出吱呀声。)

“She closed the shutters to block out the afternoon sun.”

(她关上窗板遮挡下午的阳光。)

同义词:blinds, louver, window coverings

常见短语

put up the shutters — 字面指关闭店铺窗板,引申为结束营业或终止某项活动。

“The bookstore put up the shutters after 50 years in business.”

(这家经营了50年的书店最终关门歇业。)