pier
n
1
(a) structure of wood, iron, etc built out into the sea, a lake, etc so that boats can stop and take on or put down passengers or goods (伸入海、 湖等的)码头; 突码头. Cf 参看 jetty.
(b) similar structure built as a promenade at a seaside resort, often with a restaurant and places of entertainment on it (供散步游乐的)突堤(常设有餐厅及娱乐场所). =>illus 见插图.
2 one of the pillars supporting an arch or a span of a bridge 桥墩.
3 wall between two windows or other openings 窗间壁; 户间壁; 扶壁.
Wait! Shylock would not take the money earlier. All he wanted was right to be done.
别忙!夏洛克先前已经拒绝要钱了。他所要求的只是公正。
The moment he reached the country, he started his search.
他一到达冈比亚,就开始探寻工作。
Even before India won independence from its British rulers, it was clear that Gandhi was the key figure and leader in the struggle of 380 million Indians to govern themselves.