pyramid

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Definitions

n.

A large ancient structure with a square base and four triangular sides meeting at a point, as in Egypt; any similar shape

金字塔;棱锥体

v.

To arrange or increase in the shape or manner of a pyramid

使成金字塔形;逐步增加

🧩 Root Breakdown

Loanword
pyramidother
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Common Collocations

  • 1.pyramid scheme金字塔式骗局(庞氏骗局)
  • 2.food pyramid饮食金字塔
  • 3.pyramid shape金字塔形状
  • 4.ancient pyramid古代金字塔

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The Great Pyramid of Giza is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

  • 2.

    The company's management structure resembles a pyramid, with few executives at the top.

  • 3.

    She stacked the oranges into a perfect pyramid at the market stall.

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