Word · CEFR C1 · Frequency #11823
pinnacling
把…置于尖顶上;用尖顶装饰
pinnacling is the present participle of pinnacle.
核心释义
To place on a pinnacle; to build or furnish with a pinnacle or pinnacles.
- 1.
将......置于尖塔上。
To place on a pinnacle.
- 2.
用尖塔建造或装饰。
To build or furnish with a pinnacle or pinnacles.
将......置于尖塔上。;用尖塔建造或装饰。;造小尖塔;置于尖顶上
用法In use
The architect pinnacled the cathedral's main tower with a golden spire.
用法提示:动词过去式,表示“给……造小尖塔”或“在……上放置尖顶”。
The mountain climbers pinnacled their expedition by reaching the summit at dawn.
用法提示:动词过去式,比喻意义,表示“使达到顶点”。
The artist pinnacled the sculpture with a delicate finial, completing its design.
用法提示:动词过去式,表示“在……顶部添加尖状物”。
pinnacle sth
及物动词,宾语是被加上尖顶的建筑部件;属于建筑领域的书面用法,日常英语很少见。
The masons pinnacled the buttresses before the roof was added.
石匠们在扶壁上加了尖顶,之后才铺屋顶。
be pinnacled with sth
常用被动结构描写建筑外观,with 引出用来装饰的尖顶。
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- pinnacled tower
- 带尖顶的塔楼
- The medieval church is known for its pinnacled tower.这座中世纪教堂以带尖顶的塔楼闻名。
- pinnacled roof
- 有尖顶装饰的屋顶
- The castle’s pinnacled roof can be seen from afar.从远处就能看到城堡那有尖顶装饰的屋顶。
- pinnacled spire
- 装有尖顶的尖塔
- The cathedral’s pinnacled spire dominates the skyline.大教堂装有尖顶的尖塔高耸于天际线之上。
- pinnacled gateway
- 饰有尖顶的大门
- The palace’s pinnacled gateway is a fine example of Gothic style.宫殿饰有尖顶的大门是哥特式风格的典范。
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
pinnacle以pin(大头针)开头,想象用针把东西固定在尖顶上,即“把…置于尖顶”。
语境与语域Context & Register
语域:formal 常见场景:建筑学、文学描写 动词 pinnacle 非常少见,多用于建筑或文学性描写,表示“把…置于尖顶”或“用尖顶装饰”。日常口语中几乎不用,正式文体中偶尔出现。
用法优先级Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 1,建议结合例句记忆,而不是只背中文释义。
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