"roof over" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 住所
• 遮風避雨的地方

Definition

“Roof over” 通常指的是有住處或遮風避雨的地方，即便很簡單。經常出現在短語 “a roof over one's head”，意思是有家。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

多數用於短語 'a roof over one's head'，可以指真實的住處，也可引申為基礎保障。不要與 'roofing over'（蓋屋頂）混淆。

Examples

Everyone needs a roof over their head.

每個人都需要一個**住處**。

They were grateful to have a roof over their heads during the storm.

暴風雨時，他們很感激有**住處**。

He works hard to keep a roof over his family's heads.

他努力工作，就是為了家人有個**住處**。

I don't need much—just a roof over my head and good company.

我沒什麼要求，有個**住處**、有好朋友就夠了。

After losing his job, his only worry was keeping a roof over his family's head.

失業後，他唯一擔心的就是家人還有**住處**。

Even a small apartment is better than having no roof over your head at all.

就算是小公寓，也勝過完全沒有**住處**。