| 词汇 | pier |
| 释义 | pier noun[ C ] uk /pɪər/ us /pɪr/ piernoun[C] (PLATFORM)a long structure sticking out from the land over the sea, where people can walk or large boats can be tied, sometimes with restaurants and places of entertainment on it（伸向海中的）突堤，长堤 Blend Images/Pete Saloutos/GettyImages a low structure built at the edge of water, used especially for getting into and out of boats凸式码头，突堤码头 manwolste/iStock/Getty Images Plus/GettyImages Ports & docks anchorage boatyard breakwater container port container terminal dock dockland dry dock harbour master haven marina passport control port quay quayside seaport shipyard slipway terminal wharf You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Bridges piernoun[C] (COLUMN)architecture specialized a strong thick column used to support a wall, roof, or other structure桥墩;支柱 David Bise/EyeEm/GettyImages Physical supports and supporting abutment bearing bolster bookend bracket burden buttress groan load-bearing modillion pile pillar prop prop something up rafter runner sinew underpin unsupported weight-bearing pier | American Dictionarypier noun[ C ] us/pɪər/ piernoun[C] (STRUCTURE)a structure built out over the water on posts, along which boats can land: a fishing pier piernoun[C] (COLUMN)a thick, strong column used to support a structure such as a bridge Examples of pierpier The piers focus and accommodate the varied roof beam and wind loads generated by the building's irregular plan form and exposure. The sweat bath, the angled wall, and the rear piers were removed or buried. Under the pavement of the baths was a lower floor upon which were built small piers of tiles about two feet high. Relieving arches are incorporated into the walls to reinforce them and concentrate the load on to the eight massive piers. Inside the church, where the lighting is subdued but not dim, the central dome is supported on eight piers. The bay is decided by the positioning of the supporting piers or columns. The groined vault is carried on grouped piers. The interior is very simple, in brick, with square piers and no capitals in the nave and octagonal piers with small capitals in the choir. The nave piers are plain and square, without capitals. The exterior is very simple and unpretentious, but the interior is painted all over: piers, vaults and walls. At the crossing is a domed covering under the tower, supported on high piers. Rides and attractions are supported beneath a sandy base and endless waves smack the pier's structure. The cathedral has five domes on drums, the central one supported on four piers. The great piers have a dignity and authority and, at the same time, are full of light. Crossing the threshold brings you into a lofty hall articulated by tall brick and blockwork piers. See all examples of pier These examples are from corpora and from sources on the web. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors. |
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