pillars

英 [ˈpɪləz]

美 [ˈpɪlərz]

n.  柱子，桥墩(尤指兼作装饰的); 纪念柱; 柱状物
pillar的复数

柯林斯词典

• N-COUNT 柱；柱子
  Apillaris a tall solid structure, which is usually used to support part of a building.
  1. ...the pillars supporting the roof.
     支撑屋顶的柱子
• N-COUNT （制度、协议等的）支柱，核心
  If something is thepillar ofa system or agreement, it is the most important part of it or what makes it strong and successful.
  1. The pillar of her economic policy was keeping tight control over money supply.
     她经济政策的核心是严格控制货币的供应。
  2. ...the last pillar of apartheid.
     种族隔离制最后的支柱
• N-COUNT 中坚；栋梁；台柱
  If you describe someone as apillar ofsociety or as apillar ofthe community, you approve of them because they play an important and active part in society or in the community.
  1. My father had been a pillar of the community.
     我父亲一直是社区的顶梁柱。
  2. ...well-respected pillars of society.
     深受尊重的社会栋梁

双语例句

• The least sturdy of the four pillars is policy co-ordination.
  这四个问题中最不靠谱的是政策协调。
• In front were five rooms with painted beams and carved pillars.
  正面五间上房，皆是画梁雕栋。
• However, economic development and social cohesion will remain our two pillars for prosperity and stability.
  不过，经济发展与社会凝聚力，始终是维持国家繁荣与稳定的两大支柱。
• Stone walls and pillars can also fall down and are potentially dangerous.
  石墙和柱子也可能会倒塌，从而带来安全隐患。
• Also note that the two pillars rely on Kaizen and People.
  也应该注意到两个支柱依赖于改善和人。
• The bridge is supported by three pillars.
  桥由三座桥墩支撑着。
• The pillars sustain the roof of the pit.
  坑道顶用柱子支撑着。
• There are two pillars at the front of the shop house.
  店屋前面有两根柱子。
• Four pillars support the ceiling.
  四根柱子撑着顶篷。
• If one member leaves it shakes those pillars of mutual commitment and economic partnership.
  只要一个成员国退出，成员国间相互承诺和经济合作的支柱就会被撼动。