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cornice

/ˈkɔːrnɪs/ /ˈkɔːrnəs/

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noun

飞檐，檐口

A horizontal architectural element of a building, projecting forward from the main walls, originally used as a means of directing rainwater away from the building's walls.

Examples :

"The birds built their nest under the cornice of the old house, finding shelter from the rain. "

鸟儿们在老房子的飞檐下筑巢，找到了避雨的地方。

architecture building

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noun

檐口，飞檐， Cornice 线条.

A decorative element applied at the topmost part of the wall of a room, as with a crown molding.

Examples :

"The elegant hotel room featured a beautiful cornice that ran along the top of the wall, just below the ceiling. "

这间高雅的酒店房间装饰着精美的檐口，它沿着墙壁顶部，紧靠天花板下方，环绕房间一周。

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noun

飞檐，檐口

A decorative element at the topmost portion of certain pieces of furniture, as with a highboy.

Examples :

"The antique highboy dresser in the hallway has a beautifully carved cornice along the top. "

走廊里的那件古董高脚柜顶部，有一个雕刻精美的飞檐。

architecture style building part item

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noun

飞檐，悬檐，雪檐。

(mountaineering) An overhanging edge of snow on a ridge or the crest of a mountain and along the sides of gullies.

Examples :

"The experienced climber carefully avoided stepping too close to the cornice, knowing the overhanging snow could break off and send him tumbling down the mountain. "

经验丰富的登山者小心翼翼地避开太靠近雪檐，因为他知道悬垂的积雪随时可能断裂，让他坠落山崖。

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verb

用飞檐装饰, 装飞檐。

To furnish or decorate with a cornice.

Examples :

"The carpenter will cornice the top of the bookcase to give it a more elegant finish. "

木匠将在书柜的顶部装上飞檐，使其外观更加优雅。

architecture building