portcullis
英[pɔ:tˈkʌlɪs]
美[pɔrtˈkʌlɪs]
基本释义
- n.
- 铁闸门，吊闸
词性变化
- 复数:portcullises;
实用例句
Most gateways had a metal grill called a portcullis.
大多数通道上都装有叫作吊闸的铁格栅.
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英英释义
Noun
1. gate consisting of an iron or wooden grating that hangs in the entry to a castle or fortified town; can be lowered to prevent passage