词汇 steeple 在中文的含义

steeple 在英语中是什么意思?与 Lingoland 一起探索这个词的含义、发音及具体用法

steeple

US /ˈstiː.pəl/
UK /ˈstiː.pəl/
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名词

1.

尖塔, 钟楼

a tall, pointed tower on a church or other public building

示例:
The church's tall steeple could be seen from miles away.
教堂高耸的尖塔在数英里外都能看到。
A lightning bolt struck the steeple during the storm.
暴风雨中,一道闪电击中了尖塔

动词

1.

合拢, 尖顶状放置

to place or arrange (one's fingers or hands) in a raised, tapering shape, typically as a gesture of contemplation or self-satisfaction

示例:
The professor steepled his fingers as he considered the student's question.
教授合拢手指,思考着学生的问题。
She sat back, steepled her hands, and smiled knowingly.
她向后靠着,合拢双手,会心地笑了。
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