1823, "gateway to an Egyptian temple," from Greek pylon "gateway," from pyle "gate, wing of a pair of double gates; an entrance, entrance into a country; mountain pass; narrow strait of water," of unknown origin. Meaning "tower for guiding aviators" (1909) led to that of "steel tower for high-tension wires" (1923).
双语例句
1. Phase Prism can power Protoss buildings in absence of a Pylon.
在没有pylon的情况下,PhasePrism可以为神族建筑提供能量.
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2. The helicopter lifted up the steel pylon, transported it to the site, and dropped it gently into place.
直升飞机把高压电缆铁塔吊起, 运至工地, 然后轻轻放下使之就位.
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3. The cables intersect the tower or pylon at different heights.
钢索在桥塔或塔柱的不同高度上相交.
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4. Erection of the pylon required a crane of 1000 ton capacity.
塔架安装需用起重量达1000吨的吊机.
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5. The A - frame pylon harmonizes with the tall spires of the adjacent cathedral.