Attic
EN→ZH
What Does Attic Mean?
- 阁楼
- 顶楼
- 屋顶层
Attic Pronunciation
ˈætɪk
Attic Definition
noun
Definition
A space or room just below the roof of a house, often used for storage.
In ZH
房子屋顶下方的空间或房间，通常用于存储物品。
How to Use Attic in a Sentence
- I found a vintage disco ball in the attic while searching for my old roller skates.
- The real estate agent said the attic could easily be converted into a guest room, but really, it just looks like a UFO landing site.
- After years of ignoring it, I finally opened the attic door and discovered enough dust bunnies to start my own petting zoo.
Cultural Notes
In Western culture, attics are often associated with nostalgia, hidden treasures, or sometimes spooky stories. They can be seen as both a place of treasure or torment, depending on what you find!
adjective
Definition
Relating to an attic; often used in phrases such as 'attic space' or 'attic room'.
In ZH
与阁楼有关的；通常用于短语如'阁楼空间'或'阁楼房间'。
How to Use Attic in a Sentence
- The attic room was so cramped that I thought a family of raccoons might be more comfortable than me!
- After renovating the attic space, my friends now call it 'the cozy cubbyhole of wonders'.
- I decided to decorate my attic with fairy lights, but now I accidentally attract every spider in the neighborhood.
Cultural Notes
The term 'attic' as an adjective often highlights the charm or potential of unused space, especially in urban living where every square foot counts!