| 单词 | inglenook |
| 释义 | inglenook From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary EnglishHouseinglenookin‧gle‧nook /ˈɪŋɡəlnʊk/ noun [countable] British EnglishDHHa seat by the side of a large open fireplace, or the space that it is inExamples from the Corpusinglenook• The house has been renovated and modernised but retains beams, an inglenook fireplace and a lot of character.• The interior has beams, panelled walls, and inglenook fireplaces.• Inside there are old beams, inglenook fireplaces, oriental carpets and a warm and friendly ambience.• The drawing room is an impressive room; a vaulted hall with exposed rafters and a large inglenook fireplace.• A fine log fire crackled in the inglenook.• Leif, the beggar, was crouched in the inglenook, stuffing his mouth full of richly sauced venison.Origin inglenook (1700-1800) ingle “fire” ((16-19 centuries)) (from Scottish Gaelic aingeal) + nook |
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