porch
noun[C]
uk/pɔːtʃ/us/pɔːrtʃ/mainlyUK
acoveredstructureinfrontof theentranceto abuilding:
门廊Fordetails,seetheposterin thechurchporch.
Thefrontporchheldpotsofflowers, alllookinghealthyandstrong.
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US
araised,covered, sometimespartlyclosedarea, often made ofwood, on thefrontorsideof abuilding:
Wesatout on the porch tocooloff.我们坐在外面的走廊上乘凉。
Acheerrosefrom thoseassembledon the porch of the neighbour'shouse.
Synonym
veranda
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- The two-bedroomcottagecomes with afrontporch.
- He ishopingthatfolkson hismailrouteleavetheirporchlightsontonight.
- Weaddedafrontporch with awoodendeckwithexposedwoodensupportcolumns.
- He now justsitson the porch of hisfarm.
Parts of buildings: passages & entrance areas
- arcade
- archway
- breezeway
- concourse
- corridor
- desk
- entryway
- gangway
- gateway
- hall
- hallway
- marquee
- passage
- patio
- portal
- reception
- side entrance
- side return
- terrace
- vestibule