| 单词 | pedestal |
| 释义 | pedestal n. & v. --n 1. a base supporting a column or pillar. 2. the stone etc. base of a statue etc. 3. either of the two supports of a knee-hole desk or table, usu. containing drawers. --vtr. (pedestalled, pedestalling; US pedestaled, pedestaling) set or support on a pedestal. Phrases and idioms pedestal table a table with a single central support. put (or set) on a pedestal regard as highly admirable, important, etc.; venerate. Etymology: F pi{eacute}destal f. It. piedestallo f. pi{egrave} foot f. L pes pedis + di of + stallo STALL(1) |
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