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mansard

/man-sahrd, -serd/US // ˈmæn sɑrd, -sərd //UK // (ˈmænsɑːd, -səd) //

芒瑟尔,芒萨尔,芒瑟德,芒瑟

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : Also called mansard roof . a hip roof, each face of which has a steeper lower part and a shallower upper part.Compare French roof.
    • : the story under such a roof.

Examples

  • The architect was Mansard, for whom the Mansard roof, known in America, is named.

  • The building is planned after the palace of the Tuilleries, having at each end the chateau roof and mansard windows.

  • And mounting the stairs to the mansard, their door had shut upon the Platonians; it was a secret society.

  • From the mansard there was a beautiful view of Paris, with forest growth drawing close to the heart of the city.

  • Five years ago, lodged in an attic; live in a swell house now, with a mansard roof, and all the modern inconveniences.'

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