"gable" in Chinese (Traditional)
山牆
Definition
山牆是指斜屋頂兩端牆壁的三角形上方部分,常出現在傳統或古典建築中。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))
“gable” 多用於建築領域,特別是在描述傳統房屋或教堂時。常見用語有“gable roof”(山牆屋頂)、“gable end”(山牆端)。不要與“gable window”(設於山牆的窗戶)混淆。在日常生活中較少使用。
Examples
The house has a red gable above the front door.
這棟房子正門上方有一個紅色的**山牆**。
We painted the gable to match the roof.
我們把**山牆**漆成與屋頂一樣的顏色。
Rain leaked through the old gable during the storm.
暴風雨時雨水從舊**山牆**滲了進來。
That cottage with the ornate gable looks amazing in the snow.
那棟帶有華麗**山牆**的小屋在雪中看起來很美。
The architect suggested adding a window to the gable for more light.
建築師建議在**山牆**上加一扇窗戶以增加採光。
If you drive by Main Street, check out the old church’s gable—it’s a local landmark.
你經過主街時,看看那座老教堂的**山牆**——是當地的地標。