| 单词 | minaret |
| 释义 | minaret (once / 4244 pages) n A minaret is a tall, slim tower on a mosque. Traditionally, a minaret is used to call Muslims to prayer five times each day. Originally built as ventilation systems in hot climates, modern minarets are usually outfitted with speakers, so the call to prayer can be broadcast from the tower. Minarets are also visual cues to Muslims, marking a mosque's location much like the spire on a church does. Minaret is a French word that comes from the Arabic manarah or manarat, meaning "lamp, lighthouse, or minaret." WORD FAMILYminaret: minarets USAGE EXAMPLESIn 2009, a nationwide vote backed a constitutional ban on new minarets. The Guardian(Dec 19, 2016) Or they would sing from the minaret without amplification. Washington Post(Dec 11, 2016) Isis was broadcasting its takeover message from the minarets, visible from the family’s courtyard. The Guardian(Dec 03, 2016) n slender tower with balconies Hyper tower a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building |
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