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stringer

UK //ˈstrɪŋə//US //ˈstrɪŋər//

词源

源自中古英语 'stringer',与 'string'(线、绳)相关,最初指用于绑扎或支撑的构件。

noun

❶ 指建筑或工程中用于支撑或加固结构的纵向构件,通常是金属或木材制成的长条。

“The workers installed steel stringers to reinforce the bridge.”

(工人们安装了钢制纵梁来加固桥梁。)

“Wooden stringers are commonly used in staircase construction.”

(木制纵梁常用于楼梯的建造。)

❶ 指新闻机构中的兼职记者或通讯员,通常为特定地区或领域提供报道。

“She works as a stringer for a major newspaper, covering local events.”

(她是一家大报的兼职记者,负责报道当地事件。)

“The stringer sent in a report about the political rally.”

(兼职记者发来了关于政治集会的报道。)

同义词:support beam, longitudinal member, freelance reporter, correspondent

常见短语

stringer beam — 建筑术语,指用于支撑地板或屋顶的主要纵向梁。

“The stringer beam runs the length of the building to support the floors.”

(纵梁贯穿整个建筑的长度,用于支撑地板。)