steeple

'sti:pl

GRE Collins 1

n. a tall tower that forms the superstructure of a building (usually a church or temple) and that tapers to a point at the top

n. 尖顶, (教堂的)尖塔, 锥形体

Collins 星级

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BNC 频率

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使用频率

steeple 的词根是 steep，原意为陡峭，ple 来自于拉丁语的后缀，表示“小的”或“地方”。可以联想到陡峭的小塔。

例句

1. The church has a tall steeple that can be seen from miles away.

这座教堂有一个高高的尖塔，从几公里外就能看到。

2. The steeple was decorated with lights for the holiday season.

尖塔在节日期间装饰了灯饰。

3. Many old buildings in the city have beautiful steeples.

这座城市的许多老建筑都有漂亮的尖塔。