abutment
US /əˈbʌt.mənt/
UK /əˈbʌt.mənt/

名词
1.
桥台, 支座, 墩台
a structure built to support the lateral pressure of an arch or span, e.g., at the ends of a bridge or dam
示例:
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The bridge's main abutment was reinforced with concrete.
桥梁的主要桥台用混凝土加固了。
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Engineers inspected the dam's abutment for any signs of stress.
工程师检查了大坝的桥台是否有任何应力迹象。
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