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rafter

/ˈɹæftəɹ/ /ˈɹɑːftə(ɹ)/

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noun

屋椽，椽子

One of a series of sloped beams that extend from the ridge or hip to the downslope perimeter or eave, designed to support the roof deck and its associated loads.

Examples :

"The carpenter climbed the ladder to inspect the rafter for any signs of damage. "

木匠爬上梯子去检查屋椽，看看有没有损坏的迹象。

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noun

一群火鸡

A flock of turkeys.

Examples :

"The farmer watched the rafter of turkeys waddle across the field. "

农夫看着那群火鸡摇摇摆摆地走过田野。

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verb

把...做成椽子，使成椽子

To make (timber, etc.) into rafters.

Examples :

"The carpenter raftered the large wooden beams for the new roof. "

木匠把那些粗大的木梁做成了新屋顶的椽子。

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verb

安装屋椽

To furnish (a building) with rafters.

Examples :

"The carpenter will rafter the new shed tomorrow. "

木匠明天要给新棚子安装屋椽。

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verb

起垄，作垄

To plough so as to turn the grass side of each furrow upon an unploughed ridge; to ridge.

Examples :

"The farmer raftered the field, creating a ridge of undisturbed grass between the furrows. "

农民给田地起了垄，在犁沟之间留下一条条未翻耕的草脊。

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noun

筏夫，木筏驾驶员。

Examples :

"The rafter skillfully guided the raft down the river. "

那个筏夫熟练地引导木筏顺流而下。

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