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drawbridge

🇬🇧 UK/'drɒ:bridʒ/🇺🇸 US
GREC2

Definitions

n.

A hinged bridge that can be raised to prevent crossing or to allow boats to pass beneath

吊桥(可升起以阻止通行或让船只通过)

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
drawto pull, drag, or move by pulling
+
bridgeroot
=drawbridge

Common Collocations

  • 1.medieval drawbridge中世纪吊桥
  • 2.raise the drawbridge升起吊桥

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The medieval castle featured a heavy drawbridge that could be raised to protect against invaders.

  • 2.

    During the Renaissance, engineers improved drawbridge designs to make them more reliable effective.

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