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parapet

parapet
[英] [ˈpærəpit] [美] [ˈpærəpɪt, -ˌpɛt] 生词本

n.

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1. N-COUNT （桥、房顶等上的）矮护墙，女儿墙 A parapet is a low wall along the edge of something high such as a bridge or roof. 
2. PHRASE 冒险/避免冒险 If you say that someone puts their head above the parapet, you mean they take a risk. If you say they keep their head below the parapet, you mean they avoid taking a risk. 
Noun

1. a low wall along the edge of a roof or balcony

2. fortification consisting of a low wall

建筑

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  • 1.女儿墙

生物学

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  • 1.齿垣