lectern
UK/'lektә:n/US
GREC2
释义
n.
A tall stand with a slanted top that holds a book or notes for a speaker or reader
讲台;(教堂)读经台
词根拆分
词根派生源自拉丁语 lectrum「读书桌」,来自 legere「读」。lectern 字面就是「读书架」——你从上面读讲稿或经文的那个东西。想象牧师或演讲者把翻开的书摊在它倾斜的台面上。
词根 lect 还连着 128 个词例句
- 1.
The speaker gripped both sides of the lectern as she began her speech.
演讲者双手扶住讲台两侧,开始了她的演讲。
- 2.
He placed his notes on the lectern and looked out at the audience.
他把讲稿放在讲台上,望向台下的听众。
易混词辨析
lectern 与 podium:lectern 是你把讲稿放在「上面」的台架;podium(严格说)是你「站在上面」的高台。很多人两者混用,但精确用法应区分。