pillar

🇬🇧 UK/'pilә/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

A tall vertical post used as a support in a building; a person or thing that provides essential support.

柱子;支柱,栋梁

v.

To support or strengthen with pillars.

用柱子支撑

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
pillarother
=pillar

Common Collocations

  • 1.pillar of strength坚强的支柱
  • 2.pillar of society社会栋梁
  • 3.pillar of support有力的支撑
  • 4.stone pillar石柱

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The ancient temple was supported by massive marble pillars.

  • 2.

    She has been a pillar of the community for over thirty years.

  • 3.

    Free speech is considered a pillar of democratic society.

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