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单词 pillar
释义

pillar

​noun countable
UK /ˈpɪlə(r)/
Other entries for this word
pillar box noun
from pillar to post phrase
Word Forms
singularpillar
pluralpillars
DEFINITIONS3
  1. 1
    a thick strong upright post that supports part of a building

    an altar standing on marble pillars

    Synonyms and related words
    Frames and supports for structures
    frame
    foundation
    support
    1. 1a
      something that is tall and thin
      pillar of:

      a pillar of rock/smoke

      Synonyms and related words
      Long and thin objects
      line
      strip
      stick
  2. 2
    ​formalsomeone who is important and respected within a group
    a pillar of society/the community/the establishment:

    Mr Henderson is a pillar of society.

    Synonyms and related words
    People and things that are admired and respected
    legend
    hero
    role model
    1. 2a
      someone who has a strong character and helps or supports other people
      a pillar of strength/support:

      You’ve been a pillar of strength to me.

      Synonyms and related words
      Supporters of ideas, plans or people
      supporter
      follower
      advocate
  3. 3
    an important idea, principle, or belief
    pillar of:

    The treaty is a pillar of arms control in the nuclear age.

    Synonyms and related words
    Thoughts, ideas and beliefs
    thought
    idea
    belief
phrases
from pillar to post

pillar

​noun countable
US /ˈpɪlər/
Other entries for this word
pillar box noun
from pillar to post phrase
Word Forms
singularpillar
pluralpillars
DEFINITIONS3
  1. 1
    a thick strong upright post that supports part of a building

    an altar standing on marble pillars

    Synonyms and related words
    Frames and supports for structures
    frame
    foundation
    support
    1. 1a
      something that is tall and thin
      pillar of:

      a pillar of rock/smoke

      Synonyms and related words
      Long and thin objects
      line
      strip
      stick
  2. 2
    ​formalsomeone who is important and respected within a group
    a pillar of society/the community/the establishment:

    Mr. Henderson is a pillar of the community.

    Synonyms and related words
    People and things that are admired and respected
    legend
    hero
    role model
    1. 2a
      someone who has a strong character and helps or supports other people
      a pillar of strength/support:

      You’ve been a pillar of strength for me.

      Synonyms and related words
      Supporters of ideas, plans or people
      supporter
      follower
      advocate
  3. 3
    an important idea, principle, or belief
    pillar of:

    The treaty is a pillar of arms control in the nuclear age.

    Synonyms and related words
    Thoughts, ideas and beliefs
    thought
    idea
    belief
phrases
from pillar to post
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