| 单词 | penthouse |
| 释义 | Word Frequency penthouse(ˈpɛntˌhaʊs) noun 1. a flat or maisonette built onto the top floor or roof of a block of flats 2. a construction on the roof of a building, esp one used to house machinery 3. a shed built against a building, esp one that has a sloping roof 4. real tennis the roofed corridor that runs along three sides of the court Word origin C14 pentis (later penthouse, by folk etymology), from Old French apentis, from Late Latin appendicium appendage, from Latin appendere to hang from; see appendix |
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