cornices
US /ˈkɔːr.nɪ.sɪz/
UK /ˈkɔː.nɪ.sɪz/
复数名词
1.
飞檐, 檐口
decorative moldings that crown a building or furniture, typically projecting from the top of a wall or column
示例:
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The old mansion had elaborate plaster cornices in every room.
老宅的每个房间都有精美的石膏飞檐。
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The architect designed intricate wooden cornices for the library.
建筑师为图书馆设计了精美的木制飞檐。
2.
雪檐, 冰檐
overhanging masses of snow or ice formed by wind on a ridge or crest
示例:
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Climbers must be wary of unstable snow cornices on mountain peaks.
登山者必须警惕山顶上不稳定的雪檐。
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The strong winds created dangerous ice cornices along the ridge.
强风在山脊上形成了危险的冰檐。
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