statuary
UK/'stætjʊərɪ/US/'stætjuәri/
GREC2
Definitions
n.
Statues considered collectively; the art of making statues.
雕像（总称）；雕塑艺术。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedstatue (something 'set up,' from st) + -ary (collective/relating to) = statues as a group, or the craft of making them.
Root st still carries 376 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.classical statuary古典雕像
- 2.marble statuary大理石雕像
- 3.ancient statuary古代雕塑
Example Sentences
- 1.
The garden is filled with classical marble statuary.
- 2.
Roman statuary often portrayed emperors as gods.