gargoyle
/ˈɡɑː.ɡɔɪl/
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Simple Meaning
一种石雕的怪异或丑陋生物形象，常见于古老建筑上，用于引导雨水流走。
When to Use
📚Academic Writing✈️Travel English📝Exam Vocabulary
Upper Intermediate — fluent in familiar topics
Examples in Conversation
“那座老教堂的屋顶上有可怕的滴水嘴兽。”
“看那个滴水嘴兽——它看起来像个怪物！”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A carved grotesque figure on a spout which conveys water away from the gutters.