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doorpost

/dawr-pohst, dohr-/US // ˈdɔrˌpoʊst, ˈdoʊr- //UK // (ˈdɔːˌpəʊst) //

门柱,门岗,门牌号,门牌

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : doorjamb.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Examples

  • The arrow on the doorpost that the singer sees when the song begins is a sign.

  • Leaning against the doorpost as though dozing, the old woman stared in the direction of the tavern.

  • A man was sitting on the steps, leaning against the doorpost.

  • The long mud nest is built upright, often in the angle of a doorpost or panel; and always added to, and entered from, below.

  • He left the doorpost, straightened his bowed back, and laid a hand on the wooden latch.

  • “It would be well to make the effort,” he said gently, looking over his shoulder at her as she leaned against the doorpost.