
pillar
词源
源自中古英语piler,古法语piler(柱子),最终来自拉丁语pila(墩、柱)。最早记录于12世纪,既指建筑结构也比喻重要支撑。
noun
❶ 指建筑物中垂直支撑结构的柱子,通常由石头或混凝土制成,用于支撑屋顶或上层结构。
“The ancient temple was supported by massive marble pillars.”
(这座古老的神殿由巨大的大理石柱子支撑。)
“She leaned against the pillar while waiting for her friend.”
(她靠在柱子上等待朋友。)
❶ 比喻某事物或某人在组织、社会或系统中的核心支撑作用,不可或缺的重要部分。
“Education is a pillar of a prosperous society.”
(教育是繁荣社会的支柱。)
“He has been a pillar of strength for his family during difficult times.”
(在困难时期,他一直是家人的精神支柱。)
常见短语
pillar of the community — 指在社区中德高望重、备受尊敬的人,通常因其长期贡献或领导作用而获得认可。
“After decades of charity work, Mrs. Johnson became known as a pillar of the community.”
(经过数十年的慈善工作,约翰逊夫人成为了社区德高望重的人物。)
from pillar to post — 形容被从一个地方赶到另一个地方,四处奔波却无结果的状态,常带有疲惫和无奈的含义。
“The poor customer was sent from pillar to post trying to resolve the complaint.”
(这位可怜的顾客为了解决投诉问题被支来支去。)