| 单词 | soffit |
| 释义 | soffit (once / 64942 pages) n A soffit is the underside of a part on a building, like a protective covering under the eaves of a house, or the surface of an arch as seen from below. The word soffit traces back to the Latin word suffixus, meaning “fastened below.” So when your dad asks you to help replace the soffit, you know you’ll be dealing with the underside of some part of a building. The most common type of soffit is the one you’ll see on the underside of the eaves, running from the outside wall to the outer edge of the roof. WORD FAMILYsoffit: soffits USAGE EXAMPLESAnother swarm invaded the soffit of their home, prompting them to learn more about the insects and for Tim Volke to build a hive. Washington Times(Nov 07, 2016) A skylight over the sink and LED soffit lights above the bedside shelving keep the room bright. Los Angeles Times(Oct 20, 2016) In the master bedroom, Roth commissioned more original artwork in the form of hand-painting the soffit that rings the room. Washington Post(Aug 31, 2016) n the underside of a part of a building (such as an arch or overhang or beam etc.) Hyper side an extended outer surface of an object |
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