Shanty



GRE

解释

GRE 红宝书

• n.简陋的小木屋
• ［英］ n.简陋的小木屋 ( a small crudely built dwelling or shelter)
• ［记］ 参考: shack ( 小木屋)

Webster Collegiate

I. *variant of chantey II. noun (plural shanties)

• Etymology: probably from Canadian French chantier lumber camp, hut, from French, builder's yard, ways, support for barrels, from Old French chantier, gantier support — more at gantry
• Date: 1820
• a small crudely built dwelling or shelter usually of wood

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