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gabions

/ˈɡeɪbiənz/ /ˈɡæbiənz/

Meanings
noun

格宾网，石笼。

A cylindrical basket or cage of wicker which was filled with earth or stones and used in fortifications and other engineering work (a precursor to the sandbag).

Examples :

"The construction workers used gabions to reinforce the slope of the new playground. "
工人们使用格宾网来加固新操场的斜坡。
architecture military material building technical history geology
noun

格宾网，石笼网

A woven wire mesh unit, sometimes rectangular, made from a continuous mesh panel and filled with stones sometimes coated with polyvinyl chloride.

Examples :

"Along the riverbank, gabions filled with large rocks were used to prevent erosion and protect the houses. "
沿着河岸，人们使用了装满大石块的石笼网来防止水土流失，保护房屋。
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noun

石笼，格宾笼。

A porous metal cylinder filled with stones and used in a variety of civil engineering contexts, especially in the construction of retaining walls, the reinforcing of steep slopes, or in the prevention of erosion in river banks.

Examples :

"The construction crew used gabions to build a strong wall along the riverbank and prevent the soil from washing away. "
施工队使用石笼在河岸边建造了一道坚固的墙，防止土壤被冲走。
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Related Words

Illustration collectable

collectable noun

/kəˈlɛktəbəl/ /kəˈlɛktɪbəl/

收藏品, 收集品

"My grandmother's antique doll is a highly sought-after collectable. "

我奶奶的古董娃娃是很抢手的收藏品。

Illustration rectangular

rectangular adjective

/rɛkˈtæŋɡjələr/ /rɛkˈtæŋɡələr/

长方形的，矩形的

"The teacher used a rectangular whiteboard to draw a diagram. "

老师用一个长方形的白板来画图。

Illustration knickknack

knickknack noun

/ˈnɪknæk/

小摆设，小玩意儿

"My grandmother's house was filled with knick-knacks: small figurines, tiny vases, and colorful dishware. "

我奶奶的房子里摆满了小摆设，小玩意儿，比如小雕像、小花瓶和彩色餐具。

Illustration reinforcing

reinforcing verb

/ˌriːɪnˈfɔːrsɪŋ/ /ˌriːɪnˈfɔrsɪŋ/

加强，巩固

"He reinforced the handle with a metal rod and a bit of tape."

他用一根金属杆和一些胶带加固了把手。

Illustration engineering

engineering verb

/ˌen.dʒɪˈnɪə.ɹɪŋ/

设计，建造，管理。

"The students are engineering a new system for managing their study group projects. "

学生们正在设计一套新的系统来管理他们的学习小组项目。

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

特别，尤其。

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

我妹妹很乐于助人，尤其是在整理东西方面。

Illustration continuous

continuous adjective

/kənˈtɪn.juː.əs/

连续的，持续的.

"a continuous current of electricity"

一种持续不断的电流 (Yī zhǒng chíxù bùduàn de diànliú.)

Illustration playground

playground noun

/ˈpleɪɡɹaʊnd/

游乐场，操场

"The school's playground was a favorite spot for the children after their classes. "

学校的操场是孩子们下课后最喜欢去的地方。

Illustration construction

construction noun

/kənˈstɹʌkʃən/

建造，建设。

"Construction is underway on the new bridge."

新桥正在建造中。

Illustration prevention

prevention noun

/pɹɪˈvɛnʃən/

预防，防止.

"a fire prevention campaign"

防火宣传活动 (Fáng huǒ xuānchuán huódòng)

Illustration cylindrical

cylindrical adjective

/sɪˈlɪndɹɪkəl/

圆柱形的，圆筒状的

"The water bottle is cylindrical, making it easy to grip and carry. "

这个水瓶是圆柱形的，所以很容易握住和携带。

Illustration fortifications

fortifications noun

/ˌfɔːrtɪfɪˈkeɪʃənz/ /ˌfɔːrtəfɪˈkeɪʃənz/

防御工事，筑防。

"The medieval city's fortifications, including its high walls and deep moat, protected it from attack. "

这座中世纪城市的防御工事，包括高高的城墙和深深的护城河，保护它免受攻击。