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pediment

/ˈpɛd.ɪ.mənt/

Meanings
noun

山花，三角楣饰。

A classical architectural element consisting of a triangular section or gable found above the horizontal superstructure (entablature) which lies immediately upon the columns; fronton.

Examples :

"The museum's entrance was grand, with a detailed pediment above the columns, showcasing a carving of historical figures. "
博物馆的入口非常宏伟，在柱子上方的山花上，精细地雕刻着历史人物的形象。
architecture building

Related Words

Illustration classical

classical noun

/ˈklæsɪkl̩/

古典主义者，经典作家.

"Professor Smith is a classical economist, specializing in theories of supply and demand. "

史密斯教授是一位古典经济学家，专门研究供给和需求理论。

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architectural adjective

/ˌɑɹkɪˈtɛktjəɹəl/

建筑的，建筑学的

"The architectural design of the new school building is impressive. "

这所新学校的建筑设计令人印象深刻。

Illustration immediately

immediately adverb

/əˈmiːdi.ətli/

立刻，马上，立即。

"I hope we can begin immediately."

我希望我们能马上开始。

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entablature noun

/ɛnˈtæ.blə.tʃɚ/

额枋, 山花, 檐口

"The museum's architecture featured a prominent entablature above the columns, showcasing intricate carvings. "

博物馆的建筑在柱顶上方有一个显眼的额枋、山花和檐口组成的结构，上面还展示着精美的雕刻。

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showcasing verb

/ˈʃoʊkeɪsɪŋ/ /ˈʃoʊˌkeɪsɪŋ/

展示， 展现， 演示

"I think the demonstration really showcases the strengths of the software."

我认为这个演示充分展现了这款软件的优势。

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horizontal noun

/ˌhɒɹɪˈzɒntəl/ /ˌhɔːɹəˈzɑːntəl/

水平构件，横向构件

"The horizontal of the classroom desk is sturdy enough to hold a large stack of books. "

课桌的横向支撑非常结实，能承受厚厚一摞书的重量。

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entrance noun

/ˈɛn.tɹəns/ /ɛnˈtɹæns/

进入，进入的动作。

"Her entrance attracted no attention whatsoever."

她进入的动作完全没有引起任何注意。

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historical noun

/hɪˈstɒɹɪkəl/ /hɪˈstɔːɹɪkəl/

历史小说

"The historical romance novel was a bestseller in the bookstore. "

历史小说在那家书店里非常畅销。

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triangular adjective

/tɹaɪˈæŋ.ɡjə.lə/ /tɹaɪˈaɪŋ.ɡjʊ.lɚ/

三角形的，三角的。

"The park bench had a triangular shape, perfect for two people to sit together. "

公园里的长椅是三角形的，非常适合两个人坐在一起。

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consisting verb

/kənˈsɪstɪŋ/

包括，组成。

"The project consists of three main parts. "

这个项目包括三个主要部分。

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detailed verb

/dɪˈteɪld/

详细说明，细述。

"The teacher detailed the steps for solving the math problem. "

老师详细说明了解这道数学题的步骤。

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superstructure noun

/ˈsuːpərˌstrʌktʃər/ /ˈsjuːpərˌstrʌktʃər/

上层建筑，上部构造

"The school's library, a large superstructure, is built on top of the main building's roof. "

学校的图书馆是个大型上层建筑，建在主楼的屋顶上。