Wall
01
墙, 墙壁
an upright structure, usually made of brick, concrete, or stone that is made to divide, protect, or surround a place
例子
He placed a bookshelf against the wall to store his books.
他把书架靠在墙上来存放他的书。
1.1
城墙, 防御墙
an embankment or structure built around a space for defense or protection
例子
Soldiers built a wall to defend the camp.
士兵们建造了一堵墙来保卫营地。
1.2
墙, 围墙
a masonry or constructed fence, often around an estate, garden, or property
例子
They painted the wall surrounding the house.
他们粉刷了围绕房子的墙。
1.3
壁, 膜
a layer or membrane that encloses or separates structures within an organism, providing protection and support
例子
The cell wall provides structural support to the plant cell.
细胞壁为植物细胞提供结构支持。
1.4
墙, 墙壁
either of the sides of a room, house, or other building, which connects the floor to the ceiling
例子
The contractor suggested repainting the walls to brighten up the space.
承包商建议重新粉刷墙壁以照亮空间。
02
墙, 障碍
a metaphorical barrier representing a difficult or awkward situation that impedes progress or resolution
例子
The negotiations reached a wall, with neither side willing to compromise.
谈判碰壁了，双方都不愿意妥协。
03
墙, 壁
a layer of material forming an enclosure, barrier, or covering
例子
She insulated the wall to reduce heat loss.
她给墙做了隔热以减少热量损失。
04
墙壁, 悬崖
a vertical or near-vertical rock face, cliff, or sheer surface
例子
The cave had a smooth limestone wall.
洞穴有一面光滑的石灰岩墙。
05
旁观者, 墙
a person who is staying on the sidelines or not actively participating in the social atmosphere of a party
例子
Do n’t just be a wall, come join us on the dance floor!
不要只是一堵墙，来和我们一起在舞池里跳舞吧！
to wall
01
用墙围住, 筑墙围住
to surround an area with a protective barrier or structure
Transitive: to wall an area
例子
The ancient city was walled for defense against invaders.
古城被围墙以防御入侵者。
