Basic Meaning
n
Typically found in traditional gardens or historic sites. Often appears in set phrases like 亭台楼阁.
a high, flat platform or building for viewing into the distance.
平而高的建筑物,便于在上面远望。
Words:
瞭望台烽火台亭台楼阁塔台高台
Sentences:
- 山上那座古老的瞭望台是古代士兵用来观察敌情的That ancient watchtower on the mountain was used by soldiers in ancient times to observe enemy movements.
n
Refers to the physical structure itself.
a platform or stage in a public place for speaking or performing.
公共场所室内外高出地面便于讲话或表演的设备(用砖砌或用木料制成)。
Words:
讲台舞台主席台领奖台戏台
Sentences:
- 她走上讲台,开始向大家介绍这个项目。She walked up to the podium and began to introduce the project to everyone.
- 那位歌手在舞台上唱得非常投入。That singer performed very passionately on the stage.
n
a base or stand for an object.
物体的底座。
Words:
灯台锅台蜡台船台炮台
Sentences:
- 这个老式的灯台是用黄铜做的。This old-fashioned lamp stand is made of brass.
n
Often an elevated, flat surface in a domestic setting.
something that resembles a flat-topped platform.
(~儿)某些像台的东西。
Words:
井台灶台窗台
Sentences:
- 小猫喜欢趴在窗台上晒太阳。The kitten likes to lie on the windowsill and bask in the sun.
n
a flat-topped piece of furniture or equipment.
某些台状的器物或家具。
Words:
乒乓球台梳妆台写字台柜台手术台
Sentences:
- 他每天下午都会在乒乓球台和朋友打球。He plays table tennis with his friend at the ping-pong table every afternoon.
- 她的梳妆台上总是摆满了化妆品。Her dressing table is always covered with cosmetics.
q
For item 2, it is a very common measure word for appliances, electronics, and machinery.
a measure word for: 1) an entire theatrical performance, variety show, etc.; 2) machines, instruments, etc.
①用于整场演出的戏剧、歌舞等。②用于机器、仪器等。
Words:
一台戏一台晚会一台杂技一台一台仪器
Sentences:
- 今晚我们去看一台精彩的歌舞晚会。Tonight we're going to watch an excellent song and dance gala (performance).
- 公司新买了三台电脑。The company just bought three new computers.
n
a government office or agency, both historically and in modern contexts.
古代官署名;现代某些机构名。
Words:
查号台御史台天文台电视台广播电台
Sentences:
- 你可以打114查号台查询这个号码。You can call directory inquiries (114) to look up this number.
- 这个电视台每天晚上七点播放新闻。This TV station broadcasts the news at 7 PM every night.
n
This usage is historical and not commonly used in modern daily life.
(archaic) an honorific term for certain high-ranking officials.
旧时对某些高级官吏的尊称。
Words:
抚台藩台学台
Sentences:
- 那位大人曾任浙江抚台。That official once served as the Governor of Zhejiang.
adj
Often used in contexts like taking over or losing political power.
to hold a government post or political power.
比喻官职或权力。
Words:
工党上台内阁垮台
Sentences:
- 新总统即将上台,人们都期待会有改变。The new president is about to come into power, and people are all expecting changes.
Writing & Component
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