Pied-a-terre
n. 临时住宿处
📖 牛津释义
pied-a-terre
n
(pl pieds-a-terre ) (French 法) small flat or other accommodation that one keeps for use when necessary （私人备用的）小公寓, 住所
They own a cottage in Scotland and a house in London as well as a pied-a-terre in Paris. 他们在苏格兰有一村舍, 在伦敦有一所房子, 在巴黎还有一套备用公寓.
🧩 词语组成解析
pied
[paɪd]
adj. 斑驳的，杂色的;
abbr. Trans-Europe Railroad Express 横贯欧洲铁路特别快车
🗣️ 情景例句
It's going to be a piece of cake.
这种事不费吹灰之力。
He should have a long spoon that sups with the devil.
跟坏人打交道，要特别小心。
Come in, please!
请进！