"sconces" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 壁灯
• 墙壁烛台

Definition

壁灯是安装在墙上的照明装置，常用于放蜡烛或电灯，为房间或走廊提供照明。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

英文中，"sconces" 专指墙上装饰性灯具，可以是烛台或电灯。不同于灯（lamp，通常是台灯）或者吊灯（chandelier）。常见搭配有 "wall sconces"、"brass sconces"。

Examples

The living room has two sconces on each wall.

客厅每面墙上都有两个**壁灯**。

They lit the candles in the sconces during the power outage.

停电时，他们点燃了**壁灯**里的蜡烛。

The old castle's walls are lined with iron sconces.

古老城堡的墙壁上排列着铁制**墙壁烛台**。

We put up new sconces to create a cozy atmosphere in the hallway.

我们装了新的**壁灯**，让走廊更温馨。

Those vintage sconces add a lot of character to the dining room.

那些复古**壁灯**让餐厅很有特色。

If you want softer lighting, try using dimmable sconces instead of overhead lights.

如果想要柔和些的灯光，可以用可调光的**壁灯**代替顶灯。