portcullis
US /ˌpɔːrtˈkʌl.ɪs/
UK /ˌpɔːtˈkʌl.ɪs/
名詞
吊閘, 城堡大門
a strong, heavy grating that can be lowered to block a gateway, especially in a castle.
範例:
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The portcullis of the ancient castle was lowered to prevent intruders.
古老城堡的吊閘被放下以阻止入侵者。
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The heavy portcullis clanged shut, sealing off the entrance.
沉重的吊閘砰地一聲關上，封住了入口。