caisson
US /ˈkeɪ.sən/
UK /ˈkeɪ.sən/
名词
1.
沉箱
a large watertight chamber, open at the bottom, from which the water is kept out by air pressure and in which construction work may be carried out under water.
示例:
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Divers worked inside the caisson to build the bridge's foundation.
潜水员在沉箱内工作，以建造桥梁的基础。
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The construction crew lowered the caisson into the riverbed.
施工队将沉箱放入河床。
同义词:
2.
弹药车, 弹药箱
an ammunition wagon or chest.
示例:
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The artillery unit moved the caisson loaded with shells.
炮兵部队移动了装满炮弹的弹药车。
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The funeral procession included a horse-drawn caisson carrying the flag-draped coffin.
葬礼队伍中有一辆由马匹牵引的炮车，上面载着覆盖着国旗的棺材。