pier
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/pɪr/
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/pɪə(r)/
A walkway that extends into a body of water, often used for recreation and entertainment.
We enjoyed the view from the pier, watching the boats go by.
我们从码头上欣赏风景,看着船只经过。
A structure attached to the shore where boats can dock for passengers to board or disembark.
The ferry to the island departs from Pier 3.
去往岛屿的渡轮从3号码头出发。
A large, sturdy post made of wood, metal, or stone, used to support structures like roofs, walls, or bridges.
The old bridge had stone piers that had been there for centuries.
那座古老的桥有石质桥墩,已经存在了几个世纪。