scaffolding

🇬🇧 UK/'skæfәldiŋ/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

A temporary framework of poles and boards erected around a building to support workers during construction or repair

脚手架;(比喻)支撑框架

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
scaffoldingother
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Common Collocations

  • 1.put up scaffolding搭建脚手架
  • 2.erect scaffolding架设脚手架
  • 3.instructional scaffolding教学支架
  • 4.scaffolding collapse脚手架坍塌

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The entire building was wrapped in scaffolding during the two-year renovation project.

  • 2.

    Teachers provide scaffolding to help students gradually develop independent thinking skills.

  • 3.

    A section of scaffolding collapsed at the construction site, injuring two workers.

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