| 单词 |
pergola |
| 释义 |
‖ pergola|ˈpɜːgələ|
[a. It. pergola ‘any arbor, boure or close walke of boughes, namely of vines’ (Florio):— L.pergula projecting roof, shed, vine arbour; f. pergĕre to proceed, come forward.]
1. An arbour formed of growing plants trained over trellis-work; esp. a covered walk so formed.
1675Evelyn Terra (1729) 39 Twixt East and North erect a Pergola or Shed, so contriv'd with a Cover, as to exclude or admit the Rain, snow and weather at pleasure. 1849Ruskin Sev. Lamps ii. 43 In the cupola of the Duomo at Parma..we might have taken the vines for a veritable pergola. 1866Symonds Sk. Italy & Greece i. v. (1874) 95 Vines..climb the six stories, to blossom out into a pergola upon the roof. 1896M. D. Fairbairn in Daily News 15 Sept. 6/1 The pergola, or vine-clad arbour, is before the door.
†2. An elevated stand or balcony. Obs. rare. [Cf. It. pergolo covered balcony.]
1654Evelyn Diary 20 July, Neere this [Wilton] is a pergola or stand, built to view the sports. 1656Sir J. Finett Ambassadors 210 He was ordained his standing in the Pergola of the Banquetting House. |
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