drawbridge

'drɒ:bridʒ

GRE

n. a bridge that can be raised to block passage or to allow boats or ships to pass beneath it

n. (可开闭的)吊桥

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BNC 频率

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使用频率

drawbridge 由两个部分组成： draw 意为“拉”或“画”，bridge 意为“桥”。结合起来可以理解为“可以拉开的桥”，这正是其功能特征。

例句

1. The drawbridge opened to let the boat pass through.

吊桥打开以让船通过。

2. Many castles had a drawbridge to protect against invaders.

许多城堡都有吊桥来防御入侵者。

3. We waited for the drawbridge to close before crossing the river.

我们等待吊桥关闭后再过河。