clerestory
clerestory
[ˈklɪəˌstɔːri]
(美 亦作 clearstory)
(pl. -ies)
[ˈklɪəˌstɔːri]
(美 亦作 clearstory)
(pl. -ies)
- the upper part of the nave, choir, and transepts of a large church, containing a series of windows. It is clear of the roofs of the aisles and admits light to the central parts of the building
高侧窗楼座（大教堂中堂、唱诗班席位、十字形耳堂的上部，装有一组采光天窗或高侧窗）
■such a series of windows in a church or similar windows in another building
（教堂等建筑的）一组天窗；一组高侧窗
■a raised section of roof running down the centre of a railway carriage, with small windows or ventilators
火车车厢顶通风部分
- late Middle English: from clear + storey
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