a framework, typically consisting of rafters, posts, and struts, supporting a roof, bridge, or other structure
桁架，构架，托臂，承材
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roof trusses. 房顶桁架。
a large projection of stone or timber, typically one supporting a cornice
托臂，承材。
a surgical appliance worn to support a hernia, typically a padded belt
疝带。
〈英，主史〉 一捆老干草（５６磅），一捆新干草（６０磅），一捆麦秸（３６磅）。
a compact cluster of flowers or fruit growing on one stalk
花束，果束。
【航海】 桁桅连接环。
tie up the wings and legs of (a chicken or other bird) before cooking
（烹调前）扎紧（鸡或其他禽类的）翅膀和腿。
tie up (someone) with their arms at their sides
捆缚，绑（某人）
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I found him trussed up in his cupboard. 我发现他被捆在他家的食柜里。
(一般作
给（某人）穿上精心制作（或不舒服）的衣服
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he was trussed up in a heavily padded suit, complete with face mask and protective gloves. 他穿了一件厚厚的棉衣，还戴了口罩和防护手套。
[usu. as adj.
用桁架支撑（屋顶、桥梁等）。
"Middle English （in the sense ‘bundle’）： from Old French