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
We have already conceded, it's in your hands now.
我已经做出让步,现在决定权在你手中。
The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak.
心有馀而力不足。
To our dismay, we saw that there were snails everywhere: