"rectangular stone column tapering at the top," 1560s, from Middle French obélisque (16c.) and directly from Latin obeliscus "obelisk, small spit," from Greek obeliskos "small spit, obelisk, leg of a compass," diminutive of obelos "a spit, pointed pillar, needle." Related: Obeliskine.
实用例句
1. The obelisk was built in memory of those who died for their country.
这座方尖塔是为了纪念那些为祖国献身的人而建造的。
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2. Far away on the last spur , there was a glittering obelisk.
远处,在最后一个山峦上闪烁着一个方尖塔.
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3. The shadow of the obelisk spanned the terrance.
方尖塔的影子落在平台上.
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4. A picture taken before the obelisk far away, beyond the great canyon.
大峡谷对面高大的方尖石塔,因为遥远才显得较小.
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5. Hong Yueliang climbed on top of the British obelisk.