单词 | pillar |
释义 | Word Frequency pillar(ˈpɪlə) noun 1. an upright structure of stone, brick, metal, etc, that supports a superstructure or is used for ornamentation 2. something resembling this in shape or function a pillar of stones a pillar of smoke 3. a tall, slender, usually sheer rock column, forming a separate top 4. a prominent supporter a pillar of the Church 5. from pillar to post verb 6. (transitive) to support with or as if with pillars Word origin C13: from Old French pilier, from Latin pīla; see pile1 |
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