siding
US /ˈsaɪ.dɪŋ/
UK /ˈsaɪ.dɪŋ/
1.
壁板, 護牆板
material, such as wooden boards or vinyl, used to cover the exterior walls of a house or other building
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The house had new vinyl siding installed last summer.
去年夏天，房子安裝了新的乙烯基壁板。
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They chose cedar siding for its natural look and durability.
他們選擇了雪松壁板，因為它具有自然外觀和耐用性。
2.
側線, 支線
a short track at the side of a main railroad line, used for coupling or uncoupling cars or for standing cars aside to allow others to pass
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The train pulled onto the siding to let the express pass.
火車駛入側線，讓特快列車通過。
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Freight cars were left on the siding overnight.
貨車被留在側線過夜。