quadrangle
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Definitions
n.
A four-sided polygon; a rectangular courtyard surrounded by buildings, especially in a school or college
四边形;(学校等的)四方院,方形庭院
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.college quadrangle学院方庭
- 2.central quadrangle中央庭院
- 3.[open quadrangle]开放式四方院
- 4.quadrangle courtyard四方庭院
Example Sentences
- 1.
Students gathered in the quadrangle to enjoy the warm afternoon sunshine.
- 2.
The old college quadrangle was surrounded by centuries-old stone buildings.