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.
Yes, I'll start work at the Farm Institute next month. I'm looking forward to that. My only regret is that it's quite a long way from all my friends.
是的,下个月我将在农学院工作。我一直盼望得到这份工作。唯一的遗憾是所有朋友都离我太远了。
Here are some more tips on becoming a good listener. First, take turns to listen. Don't all try to speak at the same time when you are in a group. Listen without interrupting, and stop others from interrupting. Then it will be someone else's turn. That wa