roof
noun
Definitions of roof noun
- A2Countable(可數名詞)
The external upper covering of a building, vehicle, or other structure.
建築物、車輛等頂部的覆蓋物。
This building features a slanted, flat, tiled, or thatched roof.
這棟建築物的屋頂是傾斜的、平坦的、鋪瓦的或茅草的。
Please place the luggage on top of the vehicle's roof.
請將行李放在車頂上。
The upper surface of the cave is located 50 meters from the ground.
洞穴的頂部距離地面50米。
verb
Definitions of roof verb
- Transitive(及物動詞)Usually passive(通常被動)
To construct or install a roof on a structure.
為（建築物）建造或裝設屋頂。
The building will be roofed with a green roof.
這棟建築將安裝綠色屋頂。
They finished roofing the house before the storm arrived.
他們在暴風雨來臨前完成了房屋的屋頂施工。
The gazebo will soon be roofed with a thatched roof.
這座涼亭很快就會用茅草屋頂覆蓋。
Idioms
- under the same roof
Living or residing in the same house or building.
在同一建築物內
• They have been living under the same roof since they got married.
他們自從結婚以來就一直住在同一個屋簷下。
- go through the roof
To increase to a very high level.
暴漲
• Since the new policies were implemented, real estate prices have gone through the roof.
自從新政策實施後，房地產價格已經飆升。
- a roof over your head
A basic place to live; a place where one can find shelter.
住處
• After the storm, they were grateful to have a roof over their heads.
暴風雨過後，他們很感激有個棲身之處。
- under someone's roof
Residing or living in someone's home.
住在某人家中
• Since you are living under my roof, you must respect the rules of this house.
既然你住在我家，你必須尊重這個家的規矩。
Phrasal Verbs of roof
- roof something in/over
to cover an area or place with a roof
為…安裝屋頂；給…設置覆蓋物
• They roofed in the playground so that it could be used even in the rain.
他們為遊樂場安裝了屋頂，這樣即使在下雨天也能使用。