late 14c., chaundeler "candlestick, chandelier," from Old French chandelier (n.1), 12c., earlier chandelabre "candlestick, candelabrum" (10c.), from Latin candelabrum, from candela "candle" (see candle). Re-spelled mid-18c. in French fashion; during 17c. the French spelling referred to a military device.
双语例句
1. The chandelier hit the floor with a crack.
枝形吊灯啪的一声掉在了地板上.
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2. There was a crystal chandelier above their heads.
他们头顶上方有一个水晶枝形吊灯.
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3. Taking my hat from the chandelier, I followed.
我从灯架上取下我的帽子, 也跟着走了出去.
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4. A large chandelier glorifies the whole room.
枝形大吊灯使整个房间光亮夺目.
来自辞典例句
5. Inside a house or cottage a wagon wheel is often used as a chandelier.
