a gabled extension built out from a sloping roof to accommodate a vertical window
例句
用作名词 (n.)
Nevertheless she went to a dormer window in the staircase and read the letter once more. 但当她走到楼梯上时又拿出那封信，凑近天窗，又念了一遍。
Those who survived the landing were mostly killed,after taking fire with the militia below the dormer for night. 幸存伞兵在楼顶与民兵隔着天窗枪战一宿，大部战死。
The dormer window of the garret, through which the light fell, was precisely opposite the door, and illuminated the figure with a wan light. 那间破屋子的天窗正对着房门，昏暗的光从上面透进来，照着姑娘的脸。
美
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