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drawbridge

/ˈdrɔbˌrɪdʒ/

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1 · n.

a bridge that can be raised or moved to allow passage or protect a castle

吊桥；开合桥

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Traffic stopped while the drawbridge opened for a boat.
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开合桥为船打开时，道路交通暂时停止。
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Pronunciation: /ˈdrɔbˌrɪdʒ/

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