steeple

US /ˈstiː.pəl/
UK /ˈstiː.pəl/
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尖塔, 鐘樓

a tall, pointed tower on a church or other public building

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The church's tall steeple could be seen from miles away.
教堂高聳的尖塔在數英里外都能看到。
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A lightning bolt struck the steeple during the storm.
暴風雨中，一道閃電擊中了尖塔。
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合攏, 尖頂狀放置

to place or arrange (one's fingers or hands) in a raised, tapering shape, typically as a gesture of contemplation or self-satisfaction

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The professor steepled his fingers as he considered the student's question.
教授合攏手指，思考著學生的問題。
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She sat back, steepled her hands, and smiled knowingly.
她向後靠著，合攏雙手，會心地笑了。
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