| 单词 | ceiling |
| 释义 | ceiling (siːlɪŋ ) Word forms: ceilings 1. countable noun A2 A ceiling is the horizontal surface that forms the top part or roof inside a room. The rooms were spacious, with tall windows and high ceilings. The study was lined from floor to ceiling on every wall with bookcases. 2. countable noun A ceiling on something such as prices or wages is an official upper limit that cannot be broken. ...an informal agreement to put a ceiling on salaries. [+ on] The agreement sets the ceiling of twenty-two-point-five million barrels a day on OPEC production. [+ of] 3. countable noun A ceiling is the greatest height at which a particular aircraft can fly safely. [technical] Idioms: the glass ceiling the attitudes and traditions which sometimes prevent women, or people from ethnic or religious minorities, from getting the most important jobs A woman judge has at last succeeded in breaking through the glass ceiling into the Court of Appeal, the second highest court in the land. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers go through the ceiling to suddenly increase very rapidly Sales went through the ceiling and pharmacists began reporting shortages of the drug. to suddenly become very angry sometimes shouting at someone `If he did what she said, she was happy, but if he didn't, she went through the ceiling.' Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Collocations: ceiling collapses However, customers whose properties were damaged during recent hot temperatures may find they are not covered for cracks in walls or ceiling collapses. Times, Sunday Times She said that during the past three years she had documented the quality of redevelopment of one of the borough's estates and recorded ceiling collapses and plumbing failures. Times, Sunday Times Other minor disruptions included a number of water and gas main breaks, shattered windows and some ceiling collapses. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 I have a ceiling fixture in the living area and one above the dining table. Times, Sunday Times Temporarily replace your ceiling fixture to transform your lounge into a nightclub. The Sun There was just one lonely ceiling fixture to chase away the shadows, and it definitely wasn't enough. Globe and Mail Kitchens, bathrooms, corridors and genkan are likely to have built-in ceiling fixtures. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Finally, individual offices have desk lamps rather than ceiling fixtures, operating automatically in terms of brightness and presence and providing indirect lighting. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The ceiling fresco in what had been the music salon was cleaned, 'which lightened it considerably', she says. Times, Sunday Times It delivers on style, with neon signage and ceiling frescoes, and on price. Times,Sunday Times Some of these spaces retain features of the original building - there are ceiling frescoes and various kinds of architectural detailing. Times, Sunday Times The four seasons and the passage of time a clear reference to the agricultural setting and purpose of the estate are the main themes of the ceiling fresco. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 These vaults, which exerted no lateral pressures, were perfectly suited for elaborate ceiling frescoes. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The finished floor and ceiling will eat into this, and you'll lose another 20cm-30cm if you have to strengthen the ceiling joists. Times, Sunday Times It has sash windows, two stone staircases, restored timber, tile and flagstone flooring, exposed ceiling joists and marble and sandstone fireplaces. Times, Sunday Times He preserved the staircase, exposed the ceiling joists downstairs to give height, and designed and built a lot of the furniture. Times, Sunday Times This had two rows of uprights on which the ceiling joists rested. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The vertical posts were long enough to extend about four feet above the ceiling joists. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Hang it up by its cord to imitate a ceiling light. Times, Sunday Times This pair combine their abilities and use them to live happily — best displayed in their delicate, triumphal collaboration to change a ceiling light. Times, Sunday Times Then suddenly, the rain wasn't just outside - but pouring directly on to our bed, from the ceiling light fitting. The Sun Get rid of the chandelier (no bedroom should have a ceiling light, full stop). Times, Sunday Times Water poured through the kitchen ceiling light socket, fusing the electricity. Times, Sunday Times The original ceiling mouldings are the most ornate detail. Times, Sunday Times The ceiling mouldings are 24-carat gold, the doorknobs are bronze and the ceilings are adorned with painted murals of blue skies and clouds. Times, Sunday Times We would have to move the ceiling mouldings and several bookcases, and lose a hefty chunk of fl oor space. Times, Sunday Times One officer said that when he pushed up a ceiling tile dozens of documents fell on his head. Times, Sunday Times A hole was found cut in the floor — and a ceiling tile below moved to allow a clear view. The Sun The interior hallways have terrazzo floors, plaster walls, and acoustic ceiling tile. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This caused offensive odors, a stained and rotting floor, and soaked ceiling tiles. Christianity Today He dislodged ceiling tiles at the coin-operated salon, nearly falling into the cubicle. Times, Sunday Times There were terrifying scenes when huge concrete ceiling panels crashed down on to vehicles, triggering a fierce blaze. The Sun I'd like to help others break through the concrete ceiling of the construction industry. Times, Sunday Times Several cars were crushed against a concrete ceiling when a car park flooded yesterday. Times, Sunday Times Every property features a glass-bottomed swimming pool cast into the concrete ceiling of the living area - an addition that's designed to filter light into the dark granite houses. Times, Sunday Times The shell penetrated the house's roof but was stopped by a concrete ceiling. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The debt ceiling was lifted incrementally, restraining any spending plans. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Unable to agree a deal, the politicians lifted the debt ceiling anyway, setting up a so-called super-committee to identify cuts. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Yet it has frozen investing in greenfield projects and increased its debt ceiling to ensure that it can fund its investor payout. Times, Sunday Times (2016) How some leadership from politicians over the deficit and debt ceiling would lift confidence and morale. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Tin ceilings originated in the 1880s as an affordable way for people to decorate the ceiling. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The carvings were used to decorate the ceilings in the king's bedchamber and his 'presence chamber', where he met favoured courtiers and visiting dignitaries. Times, Sunday Times A richly ornamented star vault decorates the ceiling of the chapel. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Its name refers to the mosaics of gold leaf behind glass tesserae that formerly decorated the ceiling of the apse. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In the refectory of the same abbey he decorated the ceiling with seven biblical scenes (1679), signing his work jan christiaen hansche. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The wedding reception was held in the magnificent galleried ballroom with its dome ceiling, marble fireplace and grand piano. The Sun The outer lobbys dome ceiling boasted glittering new decorative work and historically accurate lighting fixtures were installed in the lobbies and theater. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The circular main chamber covered by an elegant dome ceiling and surrounded by carved stone wall panels depicting bodhisattvas and the ten disciples. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In recent years, the theater and volunteers had begun a restoration to its original state, complete a with lighted dome ceiling dotted with stars, and a newly painted floor. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Each sleeping two, they have circular beds, wood burners, plush interiors and a window in the dome ceilings so you can see the stars at night. The Sun A drop ceiling was once present, but has now been removed. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This gallery and the original courtroom ceiling have been obscured by a new drop ceiling making air conditioning possible. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Ten wood trusses project through the newer drop ceiling in the club room. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In the 1960s, the counter was removed, the wainscoting covered with wood paneling, and a drop ceiling installed. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The outhouse and vestibule received modifications, wood paneling was placed on the interior walls, and a drop ceiling installed. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Carbon monoxide leaked through gaps above the false ceiling between the boiler room and their adjacent bedroom. The Sun A false ceiling, installed to make space for the boiler flue, was also removed. Times, Sunday Times A false ceiling was installed in the living room when the house was converted. Times, Sunday Times But look at the ceiling: the ornate plaster mouldings have been restored after the owners found the remains of the originals behind a false ceiling. Times, Sunday Times In the original school room, a 1960s false ceiling has been torn down to reveal the full, vaulted height of the room. Times, Sunday Times There are ceiling roses, detailed coving, really big fireplaces, servants' bells, high ceilings and four acres of land. Times, Sunday Times (2017) He angled the chair away from the agonised man, looking up at the high ceiling, smoking impassively. THE SCAR The lobby has the wow factor: a vast atrium with lights that seem to float down from the high ceiling. Times, Sunday Times (2015) He got up abruptly and opened a glass-fronted cupboard that reached to the high ceiling and was thickly stacked with case notes. PROSECUTOR (2002) She loved the gracefully high ceiling, with its white-painted cornice, the heavy brocade curtains and comfortable chairs. PRETTY MAIDS ALL IN A ROW (2002) Using the 20-meter ruler as the sole means of measuring trees would impose a ceiling on gathering data about tree height. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Sugar aims to be a platform suitable for all kinds of creative expression which provides a low floor to the inexperienced, but doesn't impose a ceiling upon more advanced users. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This imposes a ceiling but with exceptions. Times, Sunday Times It's served in a room with a low ceiling, scuffed wood floors, spotlights and not-the-best acoustics. Times, Sunday Times The worst might be a low ceiling, limited natural daylight or odd proportions. Times, Sunday Times You can even set the height it rises to in case you're parking it in a garage with a low ceiling. The Sun It was an open space, with no partitions and a very low ceiling. Times, Sunday Times The space was extremely wide - about 100ft - but had a very low ceiling. Times, Sunday Times However, it bowed to the mounting backlash against bonuses in recent weeks by putting a lower ceiling on 2009 pay and bonuses than it did in previous years. Times, Sunday Times By inserting this lower ceiling the whole gallery disappears. Times, Sunday Times They also had a small room where they could lower the ceiling. Times, Sunday Times She suggests you need a ceiling height of at least 11ft to make it work, unless it's over a dining table, in which case a lower ceiling will do. Times, Sunday Times The developer added raised plywood floors to lower the ceiling height. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Walk into a magnificent entrance hall with ornate ceiling and a hand-carved oak staircase leading to seven en suite king-size bedrooms. Times, Sunday Times The newly renovated home has period features including parquet flooring, ornate ceiling moldings and grand fireplaces. Times, Sunday Times The high, ornate ceiling was highlighted by a ten-pointed star. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This renovation maintained the ornate ceiling which was visible on the new third floor. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The theatre was refurbished to have more spacious seating and an ornate ceiling. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He didn't paint the ceiling all by himself, lying flat on his back with the paint dripping into his eyes. Globe and Mail She later brings them tea as they paint the ceiling and sing to themselves. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He was commissioned in 1519 to paint the ceiling and mantel of the fireplace. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 I'd been painting the ceiling, but couldn't remember anything about it. The Sun If you're painting the ceiling, do it first: rollers can send paint spray down onto walls. Times, Sunday Times The throne room has magnificent intricate upper pillars and a painted ceiling. Times, Sunday Times The island unit has a nautical, bow-like curve, while industrial rubber flooring and a high-gloss painted ceiling reflect the available light and make the subterranean space feel more open. Times, Sunday Times Their reflections flip the ornate plasterwork of its painted ceiling on to the floor, send the ornamental putti tumbling, turn the dangling chandelier into a growing tree. Times,Sunday Times We had a large family room with a painted ceiling — a wonderful memory. Times, Sunday Times The great hall spans the width of the castle and has a painted ceiling and magnificent fireplace. Times, Sunday Times Rather than open beams, the room has a plaster ceiling formed into rectangular panels but leaving the central wood beam uncovered. Times, Sunday Times (2008) The decorative plaster ceiling is one of the finest in the country. Times, Sunday Times (2015) The walls were dark oak paneling up to a foot above my head, then white plaster, with a white plaster ceiling. The huge oak beams were probably once concealed by a rich plaster ceiling. Times, Sunday Times (2006) There were aluminium doors to the rooms, but no real privacy, as the partitions did not reach the ceiling. The Times Literary Supplement How long can you go on hoping, letting the presents pile up until they reach the ceiling? Times, Sunday Times The turible's swings almost reach the ceiling of the transept. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Families lived in barracks like structures partitioned into apartments with walls that usually did nt reach the ceiling. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The rocket of the project was supposed to reach a ceiling of eighty kilometers, and then return from a height of forty kilometers, spiraling to the ground. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 We moved into an airier room, with tall ceilings. Times, Sunday Times The video begins with individual cuts of the group, followed by the camera panning to a full view of the set, which consists of a tall ceiling. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 That barn was nice and big, about 30 by 30 feet, and had tall ceilings and a really nice wide, wood plank floor. The Sun The newly constructed, two-storey, brick-veneer house features tall ceilings, wide open spaces and plenty of sunshine. Globe and Mail It now houses exhibition space for modern and alternative art, taking advantage of the buildings tall ceilings and rooms built to accommodate railcars. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 I don't think it should touch the ceiling - leave space above your top ornament. Times,Sunday Times He's the one laughing and joking, teasing his colleagues, before leaping so high he seems to touch the ceiling. Times,Sunday Times Too many clubs are touching their ceilings and looking for ways in which to expand. Times, Sunday Times An outdoor cage should be as large as possible, at least high enough for the rabbit to stand on its back legs without its head touching the ceiling. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 An indoor heated swimming pool, with a wood ceiling and roof beams, can also be found on the estate. Times,Sunday Times The glass-fronted main reading room overlooking the park features a wood ceiling undulating above tree-like wood columns. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 From here two doors, with square frames, provide access to halls, covered in wood ceiling. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The interior has a dark wood ceiling with dark beams. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The carved wood ceiling was substituted by gothic tracery. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A royal source said that the work included replacing defective wooden ceiling beams and floor joists as well as outdated heating systems and wiring. Times,Sunday Times He can generally be found in the clubhouse, chatting to staff, owners and guests under the whirring wooden ceiling fans. Times, Sunday Times The simple interior, which at one time had a flat ceiling, has been covered by a slightly vaulted wooden ceiling since 1852. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The churchs originally at ceiling was replaced with the current stepped wooden ceiling in 1976-1978. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The trefoil-arched wooden ceiling dates from the 14th century. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 天花板 Japanese: 天井 |
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