Cornices Meaning in English

word · lemma: cornice

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释义

Cornices are decorative horizontal ledges or moldings, usually found along the top edge of a wall or building, or above doors and windows.

用法与细微差别

'Cornices' is a formal architectural term, mostly used in describing buildings or interior decoration. Common collocations include 'roof cornices', 'window cornices', and 'ornate cornices'. Not to be confused with 'curtains' or 'moldings'—'cornice' refers specifically to the projecting horizontal feature.

• Spanish: cornisas
• Portuguese (BR): cornijas - sancas
• Portuguese (PT): cornijas - sancas
• Chinese (Simplified): 檐口 - 飘檐
• Chinese (Traditional): 檐口 - 飄檐
• Hindi: कॉर्निस
• Arabic: إفريز (حافة زخرفية)
• Bengali: কর্ণিস
• Russian: карнизы
• Japanese: コーニス
• Vietnamese: gờ chỉ - gờ mái - phào chỉ (kiến trúc)
• Korean: 콘니스 - 처마 장식
• Turkish: korniş
• Urdu: کارنس
• Indonesian: kornis

例句

Be careful when cleaning the cornices—they’re fragile and easy to damage.

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The old building had beautiful cornices along the roof.

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We painted the cornices in the living room white.

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Dust often collects on the cornices above the windows.

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After the renovation, the restored cornices gave the room a classic look.

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You can really see the craftsmanship in those detailed cornices.

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