rubble /ˈrʌbəl/ TEM8

• 1. 

  N-UNCOUNT When a building is destroyed, the pieces of brick, stone, or other materials that remain are referred to as rubble. 瓦砾

  例：

  Thousands of bodies are still buried under the rubble.

  数千具尸体还埋在瓦砾下。

• 2. 

  N-UNCOUNT Rubble is used to refer to the small pieces of bricks and stones that are used as a bottom layer on which to build roads, paths, or houses. (铺路、建房用的) 碎石; 碎砖

  例：

  Brick rubble is useful as the base for paths and patios.

  碎砖可用作道路和天井的基石。