pier

US /pɪr/
UK /pɪr/
"pier" picture
1.

碼頭, 棧橋

a structure built out into the sea, a lake, or a river, typically with a deck and railings, used as a landing place for ships, an entertainment area, or a promenade.

:
•
We walked along the pier, enjoying the sea breeze.
我們沿著碼頭散步，享受著海風。
•
The old fishing pier was a popular spot for tourists.
舊漁碼頭是遊客的熱門景點。
:
jettydockwharfquaylanding stage
2.

橋墩, 支柱

a support for the arches of a bridge

:
•
The bridge's central pier was heavily damaged in the flood.
橋的中央橋墩在洪水中嚴重受損。
•
Engineers inspected the integrity of each bridge pier.
工程師檢查了每個橋墩的完整性。
:
abutmentpillarcolumnsupport