| 单词 | parapet |
| 释义 | parapet (once / 1222 pages) n A parapet originally meant a defensive mini-wall made of earth or stone that was built to protect soldiers on the roof of a fort or a castle. Now it indicates any low wall along the roof of a building, the edge of a balcony, the side of a bridge, or similar structure. When drawing castles, the most remarkable feature is the parapet on the top of the towers — the notches in the parapet were designed for soldiers to stand in but have come to look like a larger version of the crown of the king inside. Now, parapets are more likely to keep you from falling off a roof than protect you from enemy soldiers trying to storm the building. WORD FAMILYparapet: parapets USAGE EXAMPLESBronze parapets around the pools bear the names of the nearly 3,000 dead. Seattle Times(Aug 30, 2016) The two new Conservative MPs have not been afraid to put their heads above the parapet. BBC(Aug 15, 2016) But he also offered this: “If athletes are prepared to stick their heads above the parapet and help, then we should recognize that.” Washington Times(Aug 10, 2016) 1n a low wall along the edge of a roof or balcony Hyper wall an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure 2n fortification consisting of a low wall Syn|Hypo|Hyper breastwork machicolation a projecting parapet supported by corbels on a medieval castle; has openings through which stones or boiling water could be dropped on an enemy fortification, munition defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it |
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