scaffolding
UK/'skæfәldiŋ/US
TOEFLC2
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 Englishscaffoldingother
=scaffolding
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.