cantilever
US /ˈkæn.t̬ə.liː.vɚ/
UK /ˈkæn.tə.liː.vər/
名詞
懸臂梁, 懸臂
a long projecting beam or girder fixed at only one end, used in bridge construction and to support balconies and floors.
範例:
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The bridge was built using a series of massive cantilevers.
這座橋是利用一系列巨大的懸臂梁建造的。
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The architect designed a house with a large cantilever balcony.
建築師設計了一座帶有大懸臂陽台的房子。
動詞
懸臂, 懸挑
to project or support (a structure) by a cantilever or cantilevers.
範例:
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The engineers decided to cantilever the upper floors of the building to create more open space below.
工程師們決定將建築物的上層懸臂出去，以創造更多的開放空間。
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The deck was designed to cantilever over the edge of the cliff, offering stunning views.
甲板被設計成懸挑在懸崖邊緣，提供令人驚嘆的景色。