"construction in which rails form an important part," early 15c., verbal noun from rail (v.2). Technically, railings (late 15c.) are horizontal, palings are vertical.
雙語例句
1. There was a splintering sound as the railing gave way.
圍欄倒下時發出了斷裂的聲音。
來自柯林斯例句
2. He felt the hardness of the iron railing press against his spine.
他感覺到硬邦邦的鐵欄桿頂著自己的脊梁。
來自柯林斯例句
3. He leant against the railing, his breath coming in short gasps.
他倚著欄桿, 急促地喘氣.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
4. He's always railing against his wife about her extravagance.
他總是責怪妻子奢侈浪費.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
5. Tom took his seat again and lifted his feet up on to the railing.