parapet
n. 护墙,矮墙; <军>(战壕前作掩护用的)胸墙
A parapet is a low wall along the edge of something high such as a bridge or roof.
If you say that someone puts their head above the parapet, you mean they take a risk. If you say they keep their head below the parapet, you mean they avoid taking a risk.
1. a low wall along the edge of a roof or balcony
2. fortification consisting of a low wall
Parapet applies to any low fortification, typically a wall atop a rampart.
Parapet指低矮的防御工事, 典型的是壁垒上的墙.
Stephen stood up and went over to the parapet.
斯蒂芬站起来,走到胸墙跟前.
Each time a car passed he would huddle down against a parapet, terribly frightened.
每次一辆车通过时,他都要被吓的挤作一团,躲到护拦后面.
This parapet is white.
这个栏杆是白色的.
He pointed his finger in friendly jest and went over to the parapet, laughing to himself.
他友善而打趣地指了一下, 一面暗自笑着,走到胸墙那儿.