scaffolding

• 施工、维修或装修时，工人用来支撑自身和材料的临时结构，由立柱和木板等搭成。也可泛指起支撑或辅助作用的框架、体系。

A temporary structure of poles and planks used by workers to support themselves and materials during the construction, repair, or decoration of a building.

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1. Temporary construction structureB1formal

   A temporary framework of metal poles and wooden planks used by workers to access and work on a building or other tall structure.

   脚手架

   • The workers erected scaffolding around the old church for repairs.
   • He climbed the scaffolding to paint the upper floors.
   • Safety nets were attached to the scaffolding to prevent falls.

   同义词scaffoldstaging

2. Support system or frameworkB2formal

   A conceptual or structural framework that supports the development or operation of something.

   支撑体系或框架

   • The teacher provided scaffolding to help students understand complex ideas.
   • The new law acts as scaffolding for the country's economic reform.
   • The project's scaffolding includes detailed guidelines and resources.

   同义词basisfoundationframeframeworkinfrastructureskeletonstructuresupport

• 动词，指用脚手架搭建或支撑建筑物；也指以循序渐进、提供支持的方式安排学习或发展过程。

A verb meaning to provide or support with a scaffold, or to structure learning or development in a gradual, supportive manner.

1. Provide with a scaffold for supportB2formal

   To erect or provide a temporary structure of scaffolding for supporting workers and materials during construction, repair, or decoration.

   搭脚手架

   • The construction crew scaffolded the building before starting the renovation.
   • They scaffolded the entire facade to allow painters to work safely.
   • The workers scaffolded the damaged wall to prevent it from collapsing.