/pɪə(r); pɪr/
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.

n[C]

[Date: 1100-1200; Language: Medieval Latin;Origin: pera]
a structure that is built over and into the water so that boats can stop next to it or people can walk along it
　a yacht moored at a pier
　strolling along Brighton Pier
a thick stone, wooden, or metal post that is used to support something