- doorstep
- sill
- threshold
- fig. knack or trick (esp. scheme to get sth cheaper)
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- doorstep
- sill
- threshold
- fig. knack or trick (esp. scheme to get sth cheaper)
"门槛" refers to the lower horizontal piece that forms the bottom of a doorway and is stepped over when entering or leaving a building.
In architecture, "门槛" can also refer to the horizontal bottom piece in a window frame.
The cat is lying on the window sill sunbathing.
"门槛" can metaphorically refer to the point at which a specific quality, action, or situation begins or changes.
Everyone has a threshold for tolerance. Someone else's unreasonable behavior can make one angry.
"门槛" can also be used figuratively to describe the skill or trick, especially a scheme to obtain something at a lower cost.
He always has a way to find discounts when buying things.
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