parapet
n. 護牆,矮牆; <軍>(戰壕前作掩護用的)胸牆
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指低矮的防禦工事, 典型的是壁壘上的牆.
Stephen stood up and went over to the parapet.
斯蒂芬站起來,走到胸牆跟前.
Each time a car passed he would huddle down against a parapet, terribly frightened.
每次一輛車透過時,他都要被嚇的擠作一團,躲到護攔後面.
This parapet is white.
這個欄杆是白色的.
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, 一面暗自笑著,走到胸牆那兒.