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louvre

/ˈluːvər/ /ˈluːvrə/

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noun

Люкарн, слуховое окно

A type of turret on the roof of certain medieval buildings designed to allow ventilation or the admission of light.

Examples :

"The castle's great hall stayed cool, thanks to the louvre on the roof that allowed fresh air to circulate. "

Большой зал замка оставался прохладным благодаря слуховому окну на крыше, которое позволяло циркулировать свежему воздуху.

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noun

Жалюзи, ставни

(chiefly in plural) A series of sloping overlapping slats or boards which admit air and light but exclude rain etc.

Examples :

"The garage windows have louvres to allow ventilation while keeping out the rain. "

В окнах гаража установлены жалюзи, чтобы обеспечивать вентиляцию, не пропуская дождь.

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noun

Жалюзи, решетка

Any of a system of slits, as in the hood of an automobile, for ventilation.

Examples :

"The hot air escaped from under the car's hood through the louvre, preventing the engine from overheating. "

Горячий воздух выходил из-под капота автомобиля через жалюзи, предотвращая перегрев двигателя.

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