rafter
US /ˈræf.tɚ/
UK /ˈræf.tɚ/

名词
1.
椽子, 屋顶梁
one of several internal beams extending from the eaves to the ridge of a roof, constituting its main support
示例:
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The carpenter carefully placed each rafter into position.
木匠小心翼翼地将每根椽子放置到位。
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Birds often build nests under the eaves, near the rafters.
鸟类经常在屋檐下,靠近椽子的地方筑巢。
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