plural pillars
plural pillars
Learner's definition of PILLAR
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1
: a large post that helps to hold up something (such as a roof)柱子;支柱
2
: someone who is an important member of a group骨干;顶梁柱 —
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: a basic fact, idea, or principle of something基本点;基本原则 —
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a central pillar of the theory理论的核心支柱
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one of the five pillars of Islam伊斯兰教的五功之一
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The right to vote is a pillar of democracy.选举权是一项基本民主权利。
4
: something that rises into the air in a tall, thin shape柱状物
from pillar to post
chiefly British
: from one place or one situation to another四处奔波;到处碰壁 -
His book has been passed from pillar to post, but no one wants to publish it.他的书稿被传来传去,却没人愿意出版。
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He has been running from pillar to post his whole life.他一生都在四处奔波。
pillar of strength
: someone or something that gives support or help during difficult times坚强的支柱