ledge

中英词典：ledge

名词：

1. a narrow horizontal surface projecting from a wall, cliff, or other surface. 突出于墙壁、悬崖或其他表面的狭窄水平面 2. a flat, narrow shelflike projection. 一种平坦、狭窄的像架子一样的突出物

形容词：

1. (of a wall or other surface) projecting outward from a vertical surface. （墙壁或其他表面）向外伸出的，突出的 2. (of a person's eyes) deep-set or prominent. （人的眼睛）深陷或突出的

词语辨析：

- ledge和shelf都可以指突出的平面，但ledge通常指突出在墙壁或悬崖上的平面，而shelf更一般地指任何平坦的架子状突出物。

词汇扩充：

- cliff ledge：悬崖岩石 - window ledge：窗台

近义词：

- shelf - projection - ridge

反义词：

- recess - hollow

柯林斯词典：

- **ledge** (noun) 1. A **ledge** is a narrow flat surface that sticks out from a wall or other surface. 2. A **ledge** is a flat narrow shelf which sticks out from a wall or other surface.

牛津词典：

- **ledge** (noun) 1. A narrow **ledge** projecting from a cliff or wall. 2. A narrow flat surface in a building, typically made of stone.

用法：

- The cat sat on the **ledge** outside the window, watching the birds. 猫坐在窗外的窗台上，看着鸟。 --- 1. The climber carefully traversed the narrow **ledge** on the cliff face. 攀登者小心地穿越悬崖上的狭窄岩石平台。 2. She placed the vase on the **ledge** above the fireplace. 她把花瓶放在壁炉上方的架子上。 3. The window **ledge** was covered in dust and cobwebs. 窗台上积满了灰尘和蜘蛛网。 4. The building had decorative stone **ledges** along its facade. 建筑物的正面有装饰性的石窗台。 5. He gazed out from the **ledge** at the breathtaking view below. 他从悬崖上俯视下方令人叹为观止的景色。 6. The cat precariously balanced on the narrow **ledge** outside the apartment. 猫在公寓外狭窄的窗台上摇摇欲坠地保持平衡。 7. The hiker found a small **ledge** to rest on during the climb. 徒步旅行者在攀登过程中找到一个小平台休息。 8. The mountain goats skillfully navigated the rocky **ledges** of the cliff. 山羊们熟练地穿越悬崖上的岩石突出部分。 9. She lost her footing and slipped off the icy **ledge**. 她失去了立足之地，从冰冷的岩石突出部分滑落下来。 10. The old castle had thick stone **ledges** jutting out from its walls. 老城堡的墙上突出着厚实的石头窗台。 11. The bird built its nest on a high **ledge** to keep it safe from predators. 鸟在高高的岩石突出部分筑巢，以使其免受捕食者的威胁。 12. A small plant clung to the rocky **ledge**, surviving in harsh conditions. 一株小植物紧贴在岩石突出部分上，顽强地在恶劣条件下生存。 13. The painter balanced precariously on the narrow **ledge** as he worked on the mural. 画家在边缘狭窄的窗台上摇摇欲坠地作画。 14. The mountain climbers found shelter in a cave behind a large **ledge**. 登山者在大石窗台后的一个洞穴里找到了避难所。 15. The high winds made it difficult to stand on the exposed **ledge**. 强风让站在暴露的窗台上变得困难。 16. She perched on the **ledge** with her camera, waiting for the perfect shot. 她坐在窗台上，手持相机，等待完美的拍摄时机。 17. The narrow **ledge** provided a precarious path along the cliff face. 狭窄的岩石突出部分提供了一条沿悬崖的不稳定的道路。 18. The mountain goats expertly navigated the steep **ledges** of the rocky terrain. 山羊们熟练地穿越岩石地形的陡峭岩石突出部分。 19. The explorer found ancient carvings on a hidden **ledge** deep in the cave. 探险家在洞穴深处的一个隐蔽的岩石突出部分上发现了古老的雕刻。 20. The window **ledge** was a favorite spot for the cat to bask in the sun. 窗台是猫最喜欢晒太阳的地方。