1782, from Swiss-French chalet "herdsman's hut, Alpine cottage," probably a diminutive of Old French chasel "farmhouse, house, abode, hut," perhaps from Vulgar Latin *casalis "belonging to a house," from Latin casa "house;" or from Old Provençal cala "small shelter for ships," from a pre-Latin language [Barnhart].
权威例句
1. The chalet was kept ready and waiting for them at all times.
小屋已收拾好随时迎接他们的到来。
2. A typical high-season week in a chalet costs about £70.
旅游旺季在度假小屋住一周通常需花费约70英镑。
3. We struggled through the deep snow back to the chalet.
我们踩着厚厚的积雪艰难地回到了小木屋.
4. The two-bedroom chalet is in good condition.
这个两居室的度假小屋维护得很好。
5. The company offers chalet holidays in Switzerland.