porch

1. N-COUNT A porch is a sheltered area at the entrance to a building. It has a roof and sometimes has walls. 门廊

She huddled inside the porch as she rang the bell. 她一边按门铃一边蜷缩进门廊里。

2. N-COUNT A porch is a raised platform built along the outside wall of a house and often covered with a roof. 走廊[美国英语]

He was standing on the porch, waving as we drove away. 我们开车离开的时候，他站在走廊上向我们挥手。