单词 | terrace |
释义 | terrace n. & v. --n   1. each of a series of flat areas formed on a slope and used for cultivation.   2. a level paved area next to a house.   3. a a row of houses on a raised level or along the top or face of a slope. b a row of houses built in one block of uniform style.   4. a flight of wide shallow steps as for spectators at a sports ground.   5. Geol. a raised beach, or a similar formation beside a river etc. --vtr. form into or provide with a terrace or terraces. Phrases and idioms terraced house Brit. = terrace house. terraced roof a flat roof esp. of an Indian or Eastern house. terrace house Brit. any of a row of houses joined by party-walls. Etymology: OF ult. f. L terra earth |
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