单词 | pedestal |
释义 | Word Frequency pedestal(ˈpɛdɪstəl) noun 1. a base that supports a column, statue, etc, as used in classical architecture 2. a position of eminence or supposed superiority (esp in the phrases place, put, or set on a pedestal) 3. a. either of a pair of sets of drawers used as supports for a writing surface b. (as modifier) a pedestal desk Word origin C16: from French piédestal, from Old Italian piedestallo, from pie foot + di of + stallo a stall |
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