stonework

stonework — 名詞

1. stone that has been cut, shaped, and fixed in place to form the walls, arches, c

1.名詞B2
釋義

石造部分

建築物中用石材建造的部位

stone that has been cut, shaped, and fixed in place to form the walls, arches, columns, or decorative features of a building or other structure.

例句

The medieval church is famous for its detailed stonework around the main entrance.

這座中世紀教堂以正門周圍做工精細的石造部分聞名。

collocation: detailed stonework / ornamental stonework

Eleni noticed cracks in the stonework of the old bridge after the harsh winter.

Eleni 注意到那座舊橋的石造部分在嚴冬過後出現了裂縫。

pattern: the stonework of [structure]

同義詞
  • masonry

    broader term covering brick, stone, or concrete blocks; stonework refers specifically to natural stone

  • stone facing

    implies a thin decorative layer over another material, whereas stonework can be structural

  • stone cladding

    specifically a non-structural outer layer; stonework may be load-bearing

文法句型

the stonework of [noun phrase]

[adjective] stonework