벽의 하중을 받쳐주기 위해 벽면 밖으로 튀어나오게 쌓은 보강 구조물.
A projecting support of stone or brick built against a wall to strengthen or support it.
예문:
"The medieval fortress features thick stone buttresses to withstand siege engines."
"A flying buttress allows for thinner walls and larger windows in Gothic churches."
어떠한 상황이나 위협으로부터 보호하거나 안정감을 주는 지지물 또는 수단.
A source of defense or support that protects against something or provides stability.
예문:
"His unwavering optimism was a buttress against the team's low morale."
"The social safety net serves as a buttress for families during economic downturns."
건축물이나 구조물의 벽에 부벽을 설치하여 지탱하거나 보강하다.
To provide a building or structure with projecting supports built against its walls.
예문:
"The construction crew had to buttress the retaining wall after the heavy rains."
"The old library was buttressed with modern steel frames to meet earthquake safety codes."
주장, 이론, 입장 등의 타당성을 높이거나 논리적으로 강화하다.
To increase the strength of or justification for an argument, theory, or position.
예문:
"The scientist presented new data to buttress the existing hypothesis."
"The government introduced tax cuts to buttress the struggling manufacturing sector."