Word · Frequency #28641
pilasters
壁柱
pilasters is the plural of pilaster.
a rectangular column that projects about a third of its width from the wall it is attached to
- 1.
A rectangular column that projects partially from the wall to which it is attached; it gives the appearance of a support, but is only for decoration.
一种矩形柱,部分突出于所附墙壁；外观上像支撑结构,但仅用于装饰。
- 2.
A column or short wing wall attached to the foundation wall which provides lateral support, or to support a vertical load that does not fall on the foundation wall.
附着于基础墙的柱或短翼墙,提供侧向支撑,或支撑不落在基础墙上的垂直荷载。
一种矩形柱,部分突出于所附墙壁；外观上像支撑结构,但仅用于装饰。；附着于基础墙的柱或短翼墙,提供侧向支撑,或支撑不落在基础墙上的垂直荷载。；壁柱；[医] 壁柱
In use
The old library has four tall pilasters on its front wall.
We painted the pilaster the same color as the rest of the wall.
The architect added pilasters to make the plain facade look more elegant.
a pilaster on [wall]
The architect added a pilaster on the east wall.
建筑师在东墙上加了一根壁柱。
pilasters flank [opening]
Two pilasters flank the entrance.
两根壁柱立在入口两侧。
a pilaster with [feature]
壁柱是装饰性建筑构件，通常与墙相连并凸出约三分之一宽度；注意不要与独立的支柱（column）混淆。
Connections
Collocations
- engaged pilaster
- 半嵌入式壁柱
- The engaged pilaster decorates the otherwise plain wall.半嵌入式壁柱装饰了原本朴素的墙面。
- Corinthian pilaster
- 科林斯式壁柱
- The Corinthian pilaster has an ornate capital with acanthus leaves.这根科林斯式壁柱的柱头饰有莨苕叶图案。
- pilaster capital
- 壁柱柱头
- Each pilaster capital is carved from local limestone.每个壁柱柱头都是用当地的石灰岩雕刻而成。
- pilaster base
- 壁柱底座
- The pilaster base projects slightly beyond the column shaft.壁柱底座比柱身略向外突出。
- pilaster strip
- 扁壁柱
- The pilaster strip gives the facade a subtle vertical rhythm.扁壁柱为立面带来了微妙的竖向节奏。
- pilastered facade
Learner notes
Memory Tip
“pila”近似“pillar（柱子）”，壁柱就是半嵌在墙里的柱子，专贴墙面。
Context & Register
语域：formal 常见场景：architecture、art history、building description 该词是建筑学术语，通常用于正式或专业书面描述（如建筑学、艺术史），日常口语中较少使用，多可改用“flat column”等说法。
Grammar Note
壁柱
Pronunciation & Spelling
只有 aster 的读音 /ˈæstə/ 与 pilaster /pɪˈlæstə/ 押韵（相同的重读元音 /æ/ 及后续 /stə/）。其余词如 disaster、plaster、master、faster、blaster 虽也以 -aster 结尾，但在此音标中读 /ɑːstə/（美式英语里可能读 /æstər/），因此与 pilaster 不押韵。
Learn the forms together
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Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.