flying buttress
US /ˈflaɪ.ɪŋ ˈbʌt.rəs/
UK /ˈflaɪ.ɪŋ ˈbʌt.rəs/
名词
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飞扶壁
a specific form of buttress composed of an arch that extends from the upper part of a wall to a pier, supporting the wall by transferring the outward thrust of the vault to the pier
示例:
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The cathedral's impressive flying buttresses allowed for taller walls and larger windows.
大教堂令人印象深刻的飞扶壁使得墙壁更高，窗户更大。
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Gothic architecture is characterized by the use of flying buttresses.
哥特式建筑的特点是使用飞扶壁。
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