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vaulted

UK //ˈvɔːltɪd//US //ˈvɔːltɪd//

词源

源自中古英语 'vaute',来自古法语 'volte'(拱顶),最终源于拉丁语 'volutus'(旋转的),与动词 'volvere'(滚动)相关。

adjective

❶ 形容建筑物有拱顶或穹顶结构,通常指天花板或屋顶呈弧形向上弯曲的设计。

“The cathedral has a beautifully vaulted ceiling.”

(这座大教堂有一个美丽的拱形天花板。)

“They walked through the vaulted hallway of the ancient castle.”

(他们穿过古堡的拱顶走廊。)

❶ 形容动作如跳跃或翻越,通常指借助手或支撑物完成的快速动作。

“He vaulted over the fence with ease.”

(他轻松地翻过了栅栏。)

“The gymnast vaulted over the horse gracefully.”

(体操运动员优雅地跳过了鞍马。)

同义词:arched, domed, curved, leaped, jumped

常见短语

vaulted ceiling — 指拱形或穹顶的天花板,常见于教堂、宫殿等高大建筑中,营造宏伟的空间感。

“The ballroom's vaulted ceiling was decorated with golden patterns.”

(舞厅的拱形天花板上装饰着金色的图案。)

vaulted over — 描述快速跳跃或翻越障碍物的动作,常用于体育或紧急情况。

“He vaulted over the fallen tree to escape the chasing dog.”

(他跳过倒下的树以躲避追逐的狗。)