释义 |
shin·gleBrE /ˈʃɪŋɡl/NAmE /ˈʃɪŋɡl/ noun [U] a mass of small smooth stones on a beach or at the side of a river (海滨或河边的)卵石滩◆a shingle beach 卵石海滩 [C, U] a small flat piece of wood that is used to cover a wall or roof of a building 墙面板;木瓦;屋顶板 [C] (NAmE) a board with a sign on it, in front of a doctor's or lawyer's office (诊所或律师事务所挂的)招牌◆He hung out his own shingle (= started a business as a doctor or lawyer). 他独自挂牌开业了。 |