| 单词 | podium |
| 释义 | podium /poh"dee euhm/, n. , pl. podiums, podia /-dee euh/. 1. a small platform for the conductor of an orchestra, for a public speaker, etc. 2. Archit. a. a low wall forming a base for a construction, as a colonnade or dome. b. a stereobate for a classical temple, esp. one with perpendicular sides. c. the masonry supporting a classical temple. d. a raised platform surrounding the arena of an ancient Roman amphitheater having on it the seats of privileged spectators. 3. lectern. 4. a counter or booth, as one at an airport for handling tickets or dispensing information. 5. Zool. , Anat. a foot. 6. Bot. a footstalk or stipe. [1605-15; < L: elevated place, balcony < Gk pódion little foot, equiv. to pod- POD- + -ion dim. suffix. See PEW] |
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