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stilt

/ˈstɪlt/ American
  • n. 高跷, 支柱
Definition
  • n. a tall pole used for walking above the ground, or a support post
Example
The house stood on a tall stilt above the flooding river.
这栋房子架在高高的支柱上,高出泛滥的河水。