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单词 quadra
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Definition of quadra in English:

quadra

noun ˈkwɒdrə
Architecture
  • 1(A) The plinth or socle of a podium. (b) A platband or fillet, especially one above or below the scotia in an Ionic base.

  • 2A square border or frame round a bas-relief, panel, etc.; (more generally) a border or frame of any form.

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in John Evelyn (1620–1706), diarist and writer. From classical Latin quadra a square, (in architecture) raised flat band, fillet (Vitruvius), related to quattuor four; compare classical Latin quadrum a square.

 
 

Definition of quadra in US English:

quadra

nounˈkwɒdrə
Architecture
  • 1(A) The plinth or socle of a podium. (b) A platband or fillet, especially one above or below the scotia in an Ionic base.

  • 2A square border or frame round a bas-relief, panel, etc.; (more generally) a border or frame of any form.

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in John Evelyn (1620–1706), diarist and writer. From classical Latin quadra a square, (in architecture) raised flat band, fillet (Vitruvius), related to quattuor four; compare classical Latin quadrum a square.

 
 
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