
好词典

源自拉丁语 'columna'(支柱),通过古法语 'colombe' 进入中古英语。
❶ 柱子或圆柱,指建筑物中垂直支撑结构的构件,通常为圆形或方形截面。
“The ancient temple had massive stone columns supporting the roof.”
(这座古老寺庙用巨大的石柱支撑屋顶。)
“She leaned against the white marble column while waiting.”
(她靠在白色大理石柱子上等候。)
❶ 表格或数据排列中的垂直栏目,用于分类显示信息。
“Add a new column to record customer feedback scores.”
(新增一栏记录客户反馈评分。)
“The rightmost column shows the total amounts.”
(最右侧的栏显示总金额。)
fifth column — 指潜伏在内部的敌方势力或间谍组织,源自西班牙内战时期。
“The government was worried about fifth column activities during the war.”
(政府担心战争期间第五纵队的活动。)
spinal column — 医学术语,指由椎骨组成的脊柱结构,支撑人体躯干。
“The injury damaged three vertebrae in his spinal column.”
(伤处损坏了他脊柱中的三节椎骨。)