spire

US /spaɪr/
UK /spaɪr/
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尖顶, 塔尖

a tapering conical or pyramidal structure on the top of a building, typically a church tower

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The church's tall spire could be seen from miles away.
教堂高耸的尖顶在数英里外都能看到。
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The architect designed a modern building with a glass spire.
建筑师设计了一座带有玻璃尖顶的现代建筑。
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高耸, 尖削

to rise or extend in a spire or a tapering form

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The mountains spire into the clouds.
群山高耸入云。
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The ancient tree's branches spire towards the sky.
古树的枝条高耸入云。
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