norman.ho I can't find this word [ gargoyles'] meaning ???? please tell,thanks.作者: norman.ho 時間: 2010-7-14 05:25 PM
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os.tvboxnow.com4 a* t- N; s% _+ B; n! a gar·goyle (gärˈgoilˌ) noun 3 z- j3 M. X( q, Cos.tvboxnow.comtvb now,tvbnow,bttvb3 x8 Q8 U) L/ |& g0 P# S* s9 M [- m" ~
1. A roof spout in the form of a grotesque or fantastic creature projecting from a gutter to carry rainwater clear of the wall.os.tvboxnow.com6 c$ J( Q, V4 _# f; w
2. A grotesque ornamental figure or projection.+ P( C2 A6 y/ d3 i0 n' j2 M
3. A person of bizarre or grotesque appearance.os.tvboxnow.com+ F3 C/ U, r2 Z( r9 E& U W
4 m* w0 m, y' i# t公仔箱論壇Origin: Middle English gargoile, from Old French gargole, gargouille, throat, waterspout.