| 单词 | pylon |
| 释义 | pylon (once / 12737 pages) n A pylon is a bar or rod that supports some structure, like a bridge or a highway overpass. You might notice the pylons underpinning your city's elevated train tracks. Pylons are often made of steel or concrete, because they are strong substances that can hold a large amount of weight. A pylon needs to be sturdy, since it is supporting a bridge, road, or power lines. Other pylons act as navigational aids, marking paths for cars or small planes. The word's original meaning was "gateway to an Egyptian temple." Pylon is a Greek word that means "gateway," from pyle, "gate or entrance." WORD FAMILYpylon: pylons USAGE EXAMPLESThe outside receivers bolted across the middle, and the inside receivers, crossing in front to disrupt the coverage, darted toward the back pylons. New York Times(Nov 30, 2016) He took a quick pass in the flat, sped down the left sideline and reached the pylon with a soaring dive. Washington Times(Nov 27, 2016) When IS came, my husband was away working repairing electricity pylons. BBC(Nov 13, 2016) 1n a large vertical steel tower supporting high-tension power lines Syn|Hyper power pylon tower a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building 2n a tower for guiding pilots or marking the turning point in a race Hyper tower a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building |
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