parapet
英[ˈpærəpɪt]
美[ˈpærəpɪt, -ˌpɛt]
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柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典释义
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N-COUNT
（桥、房顶等上的）矮护墙，女儿墙
A parapet is a low wall along the edge of something high such as a bridge or roof.
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PHRASE
冒险/避免冒险
If you say that someone puts their head above the parapet, you mean they take a risk. If you say they keep their head below the parapet, you mean they avoid taking a risk.
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