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A pier is a long structure built out from the shore over water, so boats can stop and people can get on or off. Some piers, especially at the seaside, are built for fun, with shops, rides, or places to walk and enjoy the view. 'Pier' can also mean one of the strong support columns holding up a bridge.
碼頭、海邊棧橋（可停船或散步遊玩的）；橋墩
原始詞典資料5 筆記錄
以下是外部詞典記錄的用法，原文照列，我們還沒有寫成教學內容。上面的說明才是我們自己寫的；有些用法可能上面已經講過了。
piernoun/pɪə/
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A raised platform built from the shore out over water, supported on piles; used to secure, or provide access to shipping; a jetty.
- Your boat is docked at the pier.
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A similar structure, especially at a seaside resort, used to provide entertainment.
- There is a gaming arcade on the pier.
- A fresh breeze comes off the water and down the pier.
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A structure supporting the junction between two spans of a bridge.
- The force of the explosion demolished one pair of piers and two spans of the bridge crashed down into the river on top of the barges.
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architectureA rectangular pillar, or similar structure, that supports an arch, wall or roof, or the hinges of a gate.
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aeronauticsaerospaceaviationA long corridor-like building with multiple gates extending from an airport terminal.
- The new £216m pier will be used by all airlines currently operating out of T2, with more and more flights gradually moving over to the new pier once it becomes fully operational.
資料來源：英文維基詞典 English Wiktionary（CC BY-SA 4.0）。 原文照列，未經改寫。