| 单词 |
staircasing |
| 释义 |
staircasing, vbl. n. (Formerly at staircase n.)|ˈstɛəkeɪsɪŋ| [f. staircase n. and v. + -ing1.] a. The supplying or providing with a staircase or staircases. b. transf. and fig. Structural organization characterized by staged rises in elevation (also in sense of the vb.).
1729in Willis & Clark Cambridge (1886) I. xii. 563 At a Congregation..agreed to proceed in Covering flooring sashing staircasing of the new Building. 1911Chambers's Jrnl. Apr. 212/2 The hills are huge fellows, and the Douro's gorges are thrilling; but the latter come before and after the miles of too regular staircasing east and west of Peso da Regoa. 1988Daily Tel. 15 Aug. 2/1 The countryside groups condemn the Government's refusal to act against ‘staircasing’ which they say is leading to a shortage of homes to rent in rural areas. |

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