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brickwork

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++
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brick·work /ˈbrɪkwɜːk $ -wɜːrk/ noun [uncountable]  1 TBCthe bricks that have been used to build something 〔建筑物的〕砖结构部分 The brickwork was cracked and in need of repair. 砖墙出现裂缝,需要修补。2. the work of building something with bricks 砌砖
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brickworkThe Tudor chimney-stacks and beautiful brickwork are the vestiges of a much larger house - the ancient seat of the Willoughbys.The decorative brickwork attracted the most attention.Should I coat the brickwork and mortar to make them waterproof?We need someone to do the brickwork.Modern houses have their joists supported in metal brackets and do not enter the brickwork.Is the pointing of the brickwork in good condition?Much of the original building has gone, replaced by fine Tudor brickwork.There was brickwork and glass flying all over the place.
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brickwork
brickwork /ˈbrɪkwɜːk $ -wɜːrk/ noun [uncountable]
1. the bricks that have been used to build something:
    The brickwork was cracked and in need of repair.
2. the work of building something with bricks


brick·workBrE /ˈbrɪkwɜːk/ 🔊NAmE /ˈbrɪkwɜːrk/ 🔊 noun [uncountable] the bricks in a wall, building, etc. (建筑物等的)砖结构Plaster had fallen away in places, exposing the brickwork. 有些地方的灰泥脱落了,露出了砖。🔊🔊brick·works [countable] (
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brick·works
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(BrE) a place where bricks are made 砖厂;砖窑