stilt
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/stɪlt/
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/stɪlt/
A post that raises a building above the ground or water.
The houses are built on stilts to prevent flooding during the rainy season.
房子建在高腳上,以防止雨季洪水氾濫。
A long piece of wood with a step on the side, used for walking high above the ground.
The circus performer balanced gracefully on stilts.
馬戲團表演者在高腳上優雅地保持平衡。