rafter
n
any of the parallel sloping beams supporting the tiles, slates, etc of a roof 椽
hams hanging from the rafters, eg in an old inn 悬挂在椽子上的火腿(如在昔时酒店所见).
🗣️ 情景例句
Well, I guess we all have to take our mind off work once in a while.
对,我们都应该忙里偷闲。
If it hadn't been for your help, we would never have finished it.
如果没有你的帮助,我们永远完不成任务。
Captain Fawcett has just refused a strange request from a businessman.