| 释义 |
shin·gleBrE /ˈʃɪŋɡl/ NAmE /ˈʃɪŋɡl/ noun [U ]a mass of small smooth stones on a beach or at the side of a river （海滨或河边的）卵石滩◆ a shingle beach 卵石海滩[C , U ]a small flat piece of wood that is used to cover a wall or roof of a building 墙面板；木瓦；屋顶板[C ](NAmE ) a board with a sign on it , in front of a doctor's or lawyer's office （诊所或律师事务所挂的）招牌◆ He hung out his own shingle (= started a business as a doctor or lawyer ). 他独自挂牌开业了。 |