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piers

/pɪərz/ /pɪrz/

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noun

码头，栈桥

A raised platform built from the shore out over water, supported on piles; used to secure, or provide access to shipping; a jetty.

Examples :

"Fishermen often stand on the piers to cast their lines into the ocean. "

渔民们经常站在码头上，把鱼线抛向大海。

architecture nautical building ocean structure place

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noun

码头，突堤码头

A similar structure, especially at a seaside resort, used to provide entertainment.

Examples :

"During our summer vacation, we spent many evenings walking along the piers, enjoying the carnival games and live music. "

夏天度假时，我们经常晚上在突堤码头上散步，玩嘉年华游戏，听现场音乐，非常开心。

architecture entertainment nautical place

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noun

码头，栈桥

A structure that projects tangentially from the shoreline to accommodate ships; often double-sided.

Examples :

"The fishing boats were docked along the piers, ready to unload their catch. "

渔船停靠在码头边，准备卸下捕获的鱼。

architecture nautical building structure ocean

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noun

桥墩，桥脚。

A structure supporting the junction between two spans of a bridge.

Examples :

"The heavy bridge relied on strong piers built in the river to hold up the road above. "

这座沉重的桥梁依靠建在河中的坚固桥墩来支撑上方的道路。

architecture structure building nautical

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noun

桥墩，桥台。

A rectangular pillar, or similar structure, that supports an arch, wall or roof, or the hinges of a gate.

Examples :

"The heavy stone archway leading to the garden was supported by two strong, rectangular piers. "

通往花园的厚重石拱门由两根坚固的矩形桥墩支撑着。

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