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turret

UK //ˈtʌrɪt//US //ˈtɜːrɪt//

词源

源自古法语 'touret',意为小塔,是 'tour'(塔)的指小形式,最终来自拉丁语 'turris'(塔)。

noun

❶ 指建筑物顶部的小型塔楼,通常呈圆形或多边形,常见于城堡或古老建筑中,用于装饰或防御。

“The castle had several small turrets along its walls.”

(城堡的墙壁上有几座小型塔楼。)

“She admired the intricate design of the turret on the old mansion.”

(她欣赏着古老宅邸上塔楼的精美设计。)

❶ 军事用语,指坦克、军舰或飞机上可旋转的武器平台,通常装有枪炮等武器。

“The tank's turret rotated smoothly to target the enemy position.”

(坦克的炮塔平稳旋转,瞄准了敌方阵地。)

“The battleship had multiple gun turrets along its deck.”

(战舰的甲板上有多个炮塔。)

同义词:tower, battlement, gun mount, cupola

常见短语

turret gun — 指安装在可旋转炮塔上的武器,常见于军事装备中。

“The turret gun provided 360-degree coverage against enemy attacks.”

(炮塔上的武器提供了360度全方位防御敌方攻击的能力。)

turret lathe — 一种带有旋转刀具架的机床,用于金属加工,可快速更换不同刀具。

“The machinist used a turret lathe to efficiently produce multiple parts.”

(机械师使用转塔车床高效地生产多个零件。)