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colum

UK /ˈkɒləm/US /ˈkɑːləm/

词源

源自拉丁语 'columna'(支柱),通过古法语 'colombe' 进入中古英语。

noun

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。)

同义词:pillar, post, support, division, section

常见短语

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。)