词汇 | pedestal |
释义 | pedestal 1 ENTRIES FOUND: pedestal (noun) pedestal /ˈpɛdəstl̟/ noun plural pedestals pedestal /ˈpɛdəstl̟/ noun plural pedestals Learner's definition of PEDESTAL [count] 1 : the base of a column or other tall object基座;底座 the pedestal of a vase/lamp/statue花瓶的基座;台灯的底座;雕像的基座 2 — used to describe the position of someone who is admired, successful, etc.受人尊敬的地位;受到景仰 Her boyfriend put/placed her on a pedestal. [=thought of her as a perfect person with no faults]在她男朋友眼里,她完美无缺。 He wanted a career as an actor, but he didn't want to be put on a pedestal. [=to be treated like a big star]他想当演员,但并不想成为偶像巨星。 They're trying to knock the champions off their pedestal. [=to defeat the champions]他们正努力打败冠军。 |
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