doorstop
/ˈdɔːstɒp/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈdɔːrstɑːp/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈdȯr-ˌstäp/ (ame, mw)
doorstop — 名詞
- doorstopsingular
- doorstopsplural
1. A doorstop is a heavy item — for example, a wedge, block, or weight — that you p
門擋
防止門自動關閉的重物
A doorstop is a heavy item — for example, a wedge, block, or weight — that you put against a door so it stays open and does not swing shut by itself.
Theo grabbed a thick book from the shelf to use as a doorstop for the bedroom door.
Theo 從書架上拿了一本厚書，當作臥室門的門擋。
use [object] as a doorstop — improvised substitute
A heavy stone doorstop kept the kitchen door open so the cool breeze could come in.
一個厚重的石製門擋讓廚房門保持敞開，這樣涼風才能吹進來。
The librarian placed a rubber doorstop under the meeting-room door to let in some light.
圖書館員在會議室門下放了一個橡膠門擋，好讓光線透進來。
Without a doorstop, the front door slammed shut every time the wind blew.
沒有門擋的話，前門每次風吹都會砰一聲關上。
- wedge
Emphasises the triangular shape; often used interchangeably with 'doorstop' for rubber or wooden wedges
- door wedge
More specific than 'doorstop' — refers to a purpose-made triangular item designed to slide under a door
- block
A generic heavy solid object used to hold a door open, usually rectangular and not purpose-made
文法句型
use [object] as a doorstop
place a doorstop under [door]
用法筆記
A doorstop can be a purpose-made item (rubber wedge, metal bar) or any everyday heavy object, such as a brick or a thick book, pressed into service for the same function.