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cliff dwelling

/klɪf ˈdwɛlɪŋ/

翻译: 嵌入悬崖或岩壁中的住所,通常与美国西南部原住民古代文化相关,如梅萨维德。该词也可指建在陡峭崖边的现代房屋。

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/klɪf ˈdwɛlɪŋ/B2formalamerican
  • zh嵌入悬崖或岩壁中的住所,通常与美国西南部原住民古代文化相关,如梅萨维德。该词也可指建在陡峭崖边的现代房屋。

A type of dwelling built into the side of a cliff, typically associated with ancient Native American cultures in the Southwestern United States, such as those found in Mesa Verde. The term can also refer to a modern house built on a cliffside.

  1. Ancient Native American homesB2formalamerican

    A type of dwelling built into the sides of cliffs, typically by the Ancestral Puebloans in the southwestern United States.

    zh崖居

    • The cliff dwellings at Mesa Verde are a UNESCO World Heritage site.
    • These ancient cliff dwellings were built over 700 years ago.
    • Tourists can explore the well-preserved cliff dwellings in Colorado.
  2. Modern high-rise apartmentC1informalamerican

    A humorous or informal term for a high-rise apartment building, especially one built on a steep slope or cliff.

    zh悬崖公寓

    • He lives in a cliff dwelling overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
    • The new luxury cliff dwellings offer stunning views of the valley.
    • They bought a cliff dwelling in the hills of Los Angeles.