| 释义 |
es·carp·ment
\ə̇ˈskärpmənt, eˈ-\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: French escarpement, from escarper to escarp + -ment
1. : a steep slope in front of a fortification
2. : a long cliff or steep slope separating two comparatively level or more gently sloping surfaces and resulting from erosion or faulting |