parapet
🇺🇸
/ˈpærəpɪt/
🇬🇧
/ˈpærəpɪt/
noun
R
A protective barrier that is built along the edge of a bridge, roof, or other high place to prevent people from falling off.
We sat on the parapet of the bridge, enjoying the view of the river below.
我們坐在橋的護牆上，欣賞著下面河流的景色。
R
A protective wall used in military situations to shield soldiers from enemy fire.
The soldiers took cover behind the parapet, avoiding the enemy's line of sight.
士兵們躲在護牆後面，避開了敵人的视线。
translation
女兒牆, 胸牆
詞形變化
Plural
parapets