loggia

/ˈləʊdʒə/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈləʊdʒə/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈlō-jē-ə ˈlȯ-(ˌ)jä/ (ame, mw)

loggia — noun

1. a roofed gallery set into the wall of a building, open on at least one side, typ

1.名詞C1
釋義

a roofed gallery set into the wall of a building, open on at least one side, typically positioned on an upper storey with views of a garden or courtyard

例句

The old stone loggia of the hilltop villa looked out over rows of lemon trees.

collocation: stone loggia

The shaded loggia where Mrs. Castellani served wine faced a courtyard full of flowers.

同義詞
  • gallery

    broader term; a gallery can be fully enclosed on all sides

  • arcade

    a series of arches forming a walkway, often at street level and not necessarily part of a single building

  • veranda

    usually at ground level and projects outward rather than being recessed into the wall

用法筆記

Distinguish from 'balcony' (a platform that projects outward from a wall), 'veranda' (usually at ground level, wrapping around a house), and 'porch' (a covered entrance). A loggia is built into the building's structure and is typically on an upper floor.

常見錯誤

❌The hotel had a small loggia where guests could sleep.
✅The hotel had a loggia where guests could sit and enjoy the view.
💡A loggia is an open gallery for sitting or walking, not an enclosed room for sleeping.