单词 | stereobate |
释义 | stereobate/ˈstɛrɪə(ʊ)beɪt / /ˈstɪərɪə(ʊ)beɪt/noun Architecture A solid mass of masonry serving as a foundation for a wall or row of columns.The monument is established on the round stereobate with four steps - the sign of four ends of the world....
OriginMid 19th century: from French stéréobate, via Latin from Greek stereobatēs, from Greek stereos 'solid' + batēs 'base' (from bainein 'to walk'). |
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