Sill Meaning in English
word
ˈsɪɫ
SIL
sˈɪl
SIL
释义
A sill is the horizontal ledge at the bottom of a window or door frame, especially the part that forms a shelf or support.
用法与细微差别
Mostly used to refer to windows ('window sill'), rarely for doors. Common in household and architectural contexts. Not to be confused with 'seal' (the closing strip) or 'still' (silent). Often used when talking about putting objects on the window sill.
Spanish: alféizarPortuguese (BR): parapeito - peitoril de janelaPortuguese (PT): parapeito - peitoril da janelaChinese (Simplified): 窗台Chinese (Traditional): 窗臺Hindi: खिड़की की चौखटArabic: عتبة النافذةBengali: সিল (জানালার নীচের ঘাট)Russian: подоконникJapanese: 窓枠（まどわく）の下枠 - 窓台Vietnamese: bậu cửaKorean: 창턱Turkish: pervazUrdu: ونڈو سیلIndonesian: ambang jendela
例句
The cat sleeps on the sill in the sunshine.
basic
She placed flowers on the window sill.
basic
The paint on the sill is peeling.
basic
He left his keys sitting on the sill by accident.
natural
Birds often sit on the sill and watch what's happening inside.
natural
If you open the window, don't put anything fragile on the sill.
natural