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单词 stela
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Definition of stela in English:

stela

nounPlural stelae ˈstiːləˈstēlə
Archaeology
  • An upright stone slab or column typically bearing a commemorative inscription or relief design, often serving as a gravestone.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The sites are fascinating for their pyramids, sculpture, frescoes and stelae (carved stone slabs depicting various ceremonies).
    • There are building stones for temples and pyramids; ornamental stones for vessels, stelae, sarcophagi, statues and other sculptures; and precious stones for jewelry.
    • Scribes carved hieroglyphs on stone stelae, altars, wooden lintels, and roof beams, or painted them on ceramic vessels and in books made of bark paper.
    • At each corner of the square slab stood four upright stelae.
    • Many of these Han burials were readily identifiable by inscribed stone stelae, tablets recording the name, titles, and dates of the deceased.

Origin

Late 18th century: via Latin from Greek (see stele).

 
 

Definition of stela in US English:

stela

nounˈstēlə
Archaeology
  • An upright stone slab or column typically bearing a commemorative inscription or relief design, often serving as a gravestone.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • There are building stones for temples and pyramids; ornamental stones for vessels, stelae, sarcophagi, statues and other sculptures; and precious stones for jewelry.
    • The sites are fascinating for their pyramids, sculpture, frescoes and stelae (carved stone slabs depicting various ceremonies).
    • Many of these Han burials were readily identifiable by inscribed stone stelae, tablets recording the name, titles, and dates of the deceased.
    • Scribes carved hieroglyphs on stone stelae, altars, wooden lintels, and roof beams, or painted them on ceramic vessels and in books made of bark paper.
    • At each corner of the square slab stood four upright stelae.

Origin

Late 18th century: via Latin from Greek (see stele).

 
 
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