rooftops

IPA/ˈruːf.tɒp/
KK[rˈuftˌɑps]IPA/ˈruːf.tɑːp/

rooftops — noun

  • rooftopssingular
  • rooftopsesplural

1. the flat or slightly sloping top outer covering of a building, which people some

1.名詞B1
釋義

the flat or slightly sloping top outer covering of a building, which people sometimes walk on or use as an outdoor space

例句

From the hotel rooftop, Yuki could see the city lights stretching for miles.

The restaurant has a beautiful rooftop where guests can eat outside in warm weather.

noun: [on/from] the rooftop

同義詞
  • roof

    more general term that includes sloping house roofs and vehicle roofs

  • terrace

    a flat outdoor area on top of a building that is designed for people to use

用法筆記

Often used in the plural form rooftops even when referring to one building, especially in fixed phrases like 'shout from the rooftops.'

常見錯誤

He stood on the rooftop of the car.
He stood on the roof of the car.
💡'rooftop' is only used for buildings, not vehicles.

rooftops — adjective