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chimneypiece

UK // (ˈtʃɪmnɪˌpiːs) //

囱门,囱口,囱门事件,囱屋

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : Chiefly British. mantlepiece.
    • : Obsolete. a decoration over a fireplace.

Synonyms & Antonyms

as inmantel
Synonyms
mantelpiece壁炉,壁炉架,壁炉座,壁炉台fireboard防火板,火板,火烧板,火纸板mantelshelf壁炉架,壁炉炉架,壁炉柜,壁炉

Examples

  • Richard laid the shillings on the chimneypiece, and proceeded to make up the fire before he went.

  • He swayed and caught at the ledge of the chimneypiece, almost knocking over one of the two candles which burned there.

  • Would the lady object to my lighting the pair of candles on the chimneypiece, to throw a further light upon the subject?

  • I am quite at your command, and I went and leaned against the chimneypiece.

  • Lyell's picture now hangs over my chimneypiece, and uncommonly glad I am to have it, and thank you for it.

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