mansard
/man-sahrd, -serd/US // ˈmæn sɑrd, -sərd //UK // (ˈmænsɑːd, -səd) //
芒瑟尔,芒萨尔,芒瑟德,芒瑟
Definitions
n.名词 noun
- 1
- : Also called mansard roof . a hip roof, each face of which has a steeper lower part and a shallower upper part.Compare French roof.
- : the story under such a roof.
Examples
The architect was Mansard, for whom the Mansard roof, known in America, is named.
The building is planned after the palace of the Tuilleries, having at each end the chateau roof and mansard windows.
And mounting the stairs to the mansard, their door had shut upon the Platonians; it was a secret society.
From the mansard there was a beautiful view of Paris, with forest growth drawing close to the heart of the city.
Five years ago, lodged in an attic; live in a swell house now, with a mansard roof, and all the modern inconveniences.'
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