chalet
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/ʃæˈleɪ/
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/ˈʃæleɪ/
A chalet is a type of house made of wood. It has a steeply sloping roof that hangs over the sides. These houses are usually found in mountain areas, especially in Switzerland.
We stayed in a cozy chalet during our skiing trip in the Swiss Alps.
我们在瑞士阿尔卑斯山的滑雪之旅中住在一个舒适的小木屋里。
A chalet can also be a small house or hut, often used as a vacation home by people who are visiting places near the sea.
The family enjoyed their summer vacation in a charming chalet by the beach.
这家人在海滩边的一个迷人的小屋里享受了他们的暑假。