postern

n. 后门, 便门, 旁门 a. 后面的, 后门的, 便门的

发音

UK /ˈpɒst(ə)n/
其它
UK /ˈpəʊst(ə)n/
US /ˈpɑstɚn/
US /ˈpoʊstɚn/

词形变化

posterns 复数 posterns more postern 比较级 most postern 最高级

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A back gate, back door, side entrance, or other gateway distinct from the main entrance, especially in a city wall or fortification.

    建筑
  2. 2.

    A separate or hidden way in or out of a place, situation etc.

    古体 引申义
  3. 3.

    A subterranean passage communicating between the parade and the main ditch, or between the ditches and the interior of the outworks.

    历史 政治 军事
adj.
  1. 1.

    Situated at the rear; posterior.

词汇关系

名词

上位词 1

gate

相关短语

Shottle and Postern

词源

From Old French posterne, alteration of posterle, from Late Latin posterula (“back door”), from Latin posterus (“later”).

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