cornerstone

名词 n.
中文释义

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A stone forming the base at the corner of a building.
    — Clutch it like a cornerstone Otherwise it all comes down Justify denials and Grip 'em to the lonesome end
  2. Such a stone used ceremonially, often inscribed with the architect's and owner's names, dates and other details.
    — The cornerstone on the Flatiron Building is set on the Fifth Avenue facade.
  3. That which is prominent, fundamental, noteworthy, or central. figuratively
    — Exceptional service is the cornerstone of the hospitality industry.

词形变化

cornerstones plural corner stone alternative

词汇关系

并列词
capstone foundation stone keystone milestone quoin touchstone

词源

From Middle English corner ston; equivalent to corner + stone. The figurative sense is in part after Psalm 118:22, and is also quoted several times in the New Testament.
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