Drawbridge



GRE

解释

GRE 红宝书

• n. 吊挢
• ［英］ 吊挢 ( a bridge that can be raised or drawn aside to permit passage of watercraft or prevent access, as to a fort)
• ［记］ 组合词: draw+bridge; 参考: drawback ( 退款, 缺陷) ; drawdown ( 消耗)

Webster Collegiate

noun

• Date: 14th century
• a bridge made to be raised up, let down, or drawn aside so as to permit or hinder passage — see castle illustration

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