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词汇 stereobate
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Definition of stereobate in English:

stereobate

noun ˈstɪərɪə(ʊ)beɪtˈstɛrɪə(ʊ)beɪtˈsterēəˌbāt
Architecture
  • A solid mass of masonry serving as a foundation for a wall or row of columns.

    〔建筑〕墙基;柱基

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The Ionic Order is quite similar to the Doric; it consists of the three steps, stereobate and stylobate.
    • Columns were assembled by stacking column drums on the stereobate.
    • The stereobate sits at the bottom and arches onto the third floor.
    • I suspect that the stereobate of the Parthenon has a flat surface, the famous curvature being introduced in the stylobate.
    • The monument is established on the round stereobate with four steps - the sign of four ends of the world.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from French stéréobate, via Latin from Greek stereobatēs, from Greek stereos 'solid' + batēs 'base' (from bainein 'to walk').

Definition of stereobate in US English:

stereobate

nounˈsterēəˌbāt
Architecture
  • A solid mass of masonry serving as a foundation for a wall or row of columns.

    〔建筑〕墙基;柱基

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Columns were assembled by stacking column drums on the stereobate.
    • The stereobate sits at the bottom and arches onto the third floor.
    • The monument is established on the round stereobate with four steps - the sign of four ends of the world.
    • I suspect that the stereobate of the Parthenon has a flat surface, the famous curvature being introduced in the stylobate.
    • The Ionic Order is quite similar to the Doric; it consists of the three steps, stereobate and stylobate.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from French stéréobate, via Latin from Greek stereobatēs, from Greek stereos ‘solid’ + batēs ‘base’ (from bainein ‘to walk’).

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