ledge

• 窄而突出的平面，形似架板，例如山脊、岩石突出部或水下暗礁。

A narrow, projecting shelf-like surface, such as a ridge on a mountain or a submerged underwater formation.

1. Projecting ridge on a mountainB1formal

   A narrow, shelf-like projection on the side of a mountain or cliff.

   岩架

   • The climbers rested on a narrow ledge halfway up the cliff.
   • A mountain goat stood confidently on a rocky ledge.
   • They pitched their tent on a flat ledge overlooking the valley.

   同义词outcropoverhangprojectionridgeshelfstep

2. Submerged ridge underwaterB2formal

   A ridge or shelf-like formation that is located underwater, often near a coastline.

   水下暗礁

   • The shipwreck was discovered on a submerged ledge.
   • Divers explored the coral-covered ledge beneath the waves.
   • Fish often gather around underwater ledges for shelter.

   同义词bankreefridgeshelfshoal

3. Window ledgeA2formal

   A narrow shelf projecting from the bottom of a window, either inside or outside.

   窗台

   • She placed a potted plant on the window ledge.
   • The cat sat on the ledge, watching the birds outside.
   • He leaned out over the window ledge to clean the glass.

   同义词sillwindowsill