stepladder
noun[C]
uk/ˈstepˌlæd.ər/us/ˈstepˌlæd.ɚ/(UKalsosteps)apieceofequipmentwith steps forclimbingup and down that canstandonitsown or befoldedforcarrying:
活梯,梯凳I can'treachthetopshelfunlessI use a stepladder.不用梯凳,我够不到书架顶层。
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Parts of buildings: stairs & lifts
- chairlift
- chute
- drag lift
- dumb waiter
- elevator
- escalator
- fire escape
- flight
- ladder
- lift
- riser
- rope ladder
- rung
- stair
- staircase
- stairlift
- step
- stoep
- stoop