corbel

• 名词，指砖石砌成的三角形托座或牛腿，常用于建筑中支撑梁、檐口等结构。

A noun referring to a triangular bracket made of brick or stone, typically used in architecture to support a structure such as a beam or cornice.

1. Architectural bracketC2formal

   A triangular or projecting piece of stone, brick, or wood that supports a beam, arch, or other structure above it.

   建筑托座

   • The medieval church features intricate stone corbels supporting the roof.
   • Each corbel was carved with a different animal face.
   • The architect designed a series of corbels to hold the balcony.

   同义词bracketconsole

• 用于建筑和结构工程的动词，指用牛腿（梁托、托臂）支撑或加固构件，或使某物像牛腿一样从墙面悬挑伸出。

A verb used in architecture and construction meaning to support or project a structure using a corbel, a bracket-like architectural element.

1. Furnish with a corbelC2formal

   To provide or support a structure with a corbel, which is a projecting piece of stone, brick, or wood that supports a beam or other architectural element.

   用牛腿支撑

   • The architect decided to corbel the stone wall to support the heavy roof.
   • They corbeled the chimney to give it a more decorative appearance.
   • The medieval builders corbeled the arches to create a grand entrance.