stilt
US /stɪlts/
UK /stɪlts/
名詞
1.
高蹺
either of a pair of poles with footrests, used for walking high above the ground
範例:
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The performer walked across the stage on tall stilts.
表演者踩著高蹺走過舞台。
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Children often enjoy playing with small toy stilts.
孩子們經常喜歡玩小玩具高蹺。
2.
高架, 支柱
a long, slender support, typically one of a set, for a building or other structure, holding it above the ground or water
範例:
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The beach house was built on stilts to protect it from high tides.
海濱別墅建在高架上，以保護其免受漲潮影響。
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Many traditional houses in flood-prone areas are built on stilts.
許多洪水易發地區的傳統房屋都建在高架上。
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