"gable" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 山墙

Definition

山墙是指斜屋顶两端墙壁的三角形上部，常见于传统或古典建筑中。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“gable” 多用于建筑领域，尤其在描述传统房屋或教堂时。常见短语有“gable roof”（山墙屋顶）和“gable end”（山墙端）。请勿与“gable window”（位于山墙处的窗户）混淆，日常生活中使用不多。

Examples

The house has a red gable above the front door.

这栋房子正门上方有一个红色的**山墙**。

We painted the gable to match the roof.

我们把**山墙**刷成和屋顶一样的颜色。

Rain leaked through the old gable during the storm.

暴风雨中雨水从旧**山墙**渗了进来。

That cottage with the ornate gable looks amazing in the snow.

那座带有精美**山墙**的小屋在雪地里看起来很漂亮。

The architect suggested adding a window to the gable for more light.

建筑师建议在**山墙**上加一扇窗户以增加采光。

If you drive by Main Street, check out the old church’s gable—it’s a local landmark.

你经过主街时，看看那座老教堂的**山墙**——它是当地的地标。