sconce

英 [skɒns] 美 [skɑns]

n.  壁式烛台;壁灯台

复数:sconces

BNC.37529 / COCA.22677



柯林斯词典

  1. 壁式烛台;壁灯台
    A sconce is a decorated object that holds candles or an electric light, and that is attached to the wall of a room.

    双语例句

    1. By knocking his Sconce against them, sure.
      用他的头脑撞过,准是的。

    英英释义

    noun

    1. a decorative wall bracket for holding candles or other sources of light

      1. a candle or flaming torch secured in a sconce

        1. a small fort or earthwork defending a ford, pass, or castle gate

          1. a shelter or screen providing protection from enemy fire or from the weather