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用钢绳悬挂在高楼建筑外的框形工作架，可让工人站在里面进行清洁或维修等工作。

 

DEFINITION

Noun

A platform suspended by steel cables on the façade of a high-rise building, from which workers carry out cleaning and maintenance work.

由来
  • “吊架”意译自英语的 “suspended scaffold”。
  • 吊架以电力操作，具有十分严谨的操作守则，以确保工人的安全。相关守则见于工作场所安全与卫生法令 (Workplace Safety and Health Act)。
  • 吊架的安全操作措施包括使用时不超出指定的安全重量，通过维修保持吊架的良好状态，及确保使用吊架的员工有受过专业的训练等。
ETYMOLOGY
  • The Mandarin term “吊架” is a paraphrase of the English term “suspended scaffold”.
  • Suspended scaffolds are raised and lowered by motors, and are operated according to stringent codes of practice to ensure the safety of workers. The relevant codes are found in the Workplace Safety and Health Act.
  • Safe operating procedures include observing weight limits, regular maintenance, and ensuring that users are properly trained.

 

例句
根据她提供的照片，其中一名客工当时站在吊架的最左侧，另一名则蹲坐在吊架中间。(《联合早报》，20/2/2022)
SAMPLE SENTENCE
According to the photographs provided, one of the workers was standing on the far left of the suspended scaffold, while the other was squatting in the middle. (Lianhe Zaobao, 20/2/2022)
其他地区用语

悬空式棚架 (港、澳)

TERMS USED IN OTHER REGIONS

悬空式棚架 (Hong Kong, Macau)

参考资料
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