| 单词 | platform |
| 释义 | platform —platformless, adj. /plat"fawrm/, n. 1. a horizontal surface or structure with a horizontal surface raised above the level of the surrounding area. 2. a raised flooring or other horizontal surface, such as, in a hall or meeting place, a stage for use by public speakers, performers, etc. 3. the raised area between or alongside the tracks of a railroad station, from which the cars of the train are entered. 4. the open entrance area, or the vestibule, at the end of a railroad passenger car. 5. a landing in a flight of stairs. 6. a public statement of the principles, objectives, and policy of a political party, esp. as put forth by the representatives of the party in a convention to nominate candidates for an election: The platform contained the usual platitudes. 7. a body of principles on which a person or group takes a stand in appealing to the public; program: The Fabians developed an all-embracing platform promising utopia. 8. a set of principles; plan. 9. a place for public discussion; forum. 10. a decklike construction on which the drill rig of an offshore oil or gas well is erected. 11. Building Trades. a relatively flat member or construction for distributing weight, as a wall plate, grillage, etc. 12. Mil. a. solid ground on which artillery pieces are mounted. b. a metal stand or base attached to certain types of artillery pieces. 13. Naut. flat1 (def. 44a). 14. a flat, elevated piece of ground. 15. Geol. a vast area of undisturbed sedimentary rocks that, together with a shield, constitutes a craton. 16. a thick insert of leather, cork, or other sturdy material between the uppers and the sole of a shoe, usually intended for stylish effect or to give added height. 17. platforms, platform shoes. 18. - a. See hardware platform. b. See software platform. 19. a scheme of religious principles or doctrines. [1540-50; earlier platte forme < MF: lit., flat form, plane figure. See PLATE1, FORM] Syn. 2. stage, dais, rostrum, pulpit. |
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