
vaults
词源
源自中古英语 'vaute',来自古法语 'voute',最终源于拉丁语 'volta'(拱形、弯曲),与 'volvere'(滚动、旋转)相关。
noun
❶ 指银行或建筑物中用于存放贵重物品的坚固房间或地下室,通常配有厚重的门和锁。
“The bank keeps its gold reserves in secure vaults.”
(银行将黄金储备存放在安全的金库中。)
“The museum's vaults contain priceless artifacts.”
(博物馆的地下室收藏着无价的文物。)
❶ 指拱形结构或屋顶,常见于教堂、地下室等建筑中,具有支撑和装饰作用。
“The cathedral's vaults are decorated with intricate designs.”
(大教堂的拱顶上装饰着复杂的花纹。)
“The wine cellar has stone vaults that keep the temperature constant.”
(酒窖的石拱顶能保持恒温。)
verb
❶ 指用手或杆子支撑跳跃或翻越的动作,常见于体操或跑酷等运动中。
“The gymnast vaults over the horse with incredible grace.”
(体操运动员以惊人的优雅动作跳过鞍马。)
“He vaults the fence effortlessly to escape the pursuing dog.”
(他轻松地翻过栅栏,甩开了追赶的狗。)
常见短语
bank vaults — 特指银行中用于存放现金、贵重物品的保险库,强调其安全性和防护功能。
“The robbers attempted to break into the bank vaults but failed.”
(劫匪试图闯入银行金库但失败了。)
vaults of heaven — 诗意的表达方式,指天空或苍穹,常见于文学作品中。
“The stars twinkled in the vaults of heaven.”
(星星在苍穹中闪烁。)