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pedestal

gb/pˈɛdɪstəl/ us/pˈɛdɪstəl/
B2 אנגלית
talapzat, posztamens, piedesztál, piedesztálon tart, oszloptalapzat, piedesztálra emel, bálványoz
שם עצם B2
1
talapzat B2
posztamens C1
תבנית שימוש:
a pedestal for [something]; [something] on a pedestal
The statue stood on a granite pedestal in the town square.
A szobor a város főterén egy gránit talapzaton állt.
They put the trophy on a pedestal in the lobby.
A trófeát egy talapzatra tették az előcsarnokban.
A simple white pedestal helped the vase stand out in the gallery.
דוגמאות ללומדים
The statue is on a pedestal.
A szobor egy talapzaton van.
The vase sits on a small pedestal.
A váza egy kis talapzaton áll.
טעות נפוצה:
A pedestal is usually a base or stand, not the object on top of it.
משמעות
base that supports a statue
צירופים
marble pedestal |stone pedestal |wooden pedestal |display pedestal |raised pedestal |pedestal base |statue on a pedestal |sit on a pedestal |mount [something] on a pedestal |a pedestal for a sculpture
מילים נרדפות
base (General word for the bottom support.) | plinth (Often used for the base of a statue or building feature; slightly more formal.) | stand (Common for a support used to hold equipment or objects.)
הפכים
top (Opposite position (the highest part rather than the supporting base).)
נושאים
home |art |design |objects
הגדרה

A strong base that holds something up.

A solid base or stand that something such as a statue, vase, or machine is placed on for support or display.

שם עצם C1
2
piedesztál C1
piedesztálon tart C1
תבנית שימוש:
put [someone] on a pedestal; place [someone] on a pedestal
It’s easy to put new leaders on a pedestal and then feel disappointed.
Könnyű piedesztálra emelni az új vezetőket, aztán csalódottnak lenni.
She never wanted to be on a pedestal; she wanted to be treated like a normal person.
Sosem akarta, hogy piedesztálra emeljék; azt akarta, hogy normális emberként bánjanak vele.
The interview knocked him off the pedestal for a lot of fans.
דוגמאות ללומדים
Don’t put celebrities on a pedestal.
Ne emeld piedesztálra a hírességeket.
I used to see him on a pedestal.
Régebben hajlamos voltam piedesztálra emelni őt.
טעות נפוצה:
This is usually used with verbs like put/place/knock, not as a literal physical pedestal.
משמעות
position of exaggerated admiration
צירופים
put [someone] on a pedestal |place [someone] on a pedestal |set [someone] on a pedestal |knock [someone] off a pedestal |idolize and pedestal (rare) |a pedestal of fame (less common)
מילים נרדפות
idealization (Focuses on imagining someone as perfect.) | hero-worship (Strong admiration, often for a celebrity or leader.) | exaltation (More formal; emphasizes raising someone’s status.)
הפכים
contempt (Strong disrespect rather than admiration.) | disdain (A feeling that someone is not worthy of respect.)
נושאים
emotions |relationships |society
הגדרה

A situation where you admire someone too much.

A position in which someone is admired or treated as better or more perfect than they really are.

שם עצם C1 TECHNICAL
3
oszloptalapzat C1
talapzat B2
תבנית שימוש:
a pedestal for a column; a column on a pedestal
Each column rose from a carved pedestal at the entrance.
Mindegyik oszlop a bejáratnál egy faragott oszloptalapzatról emelkedett.
The architect specified a low pedestal to lift the columns above the steps.
Az építész alacsony oszloptalapzatot írt elő, hogy az oszlopokat a lépcsők fölé emelje.
The original pedestals were damaged and later replaced.
דוגמאות ללומדים
The column stands on a pedestal.
Az oszlop egy talapzaton áll.
משמעות
base under a column
צירופים
column pedestal |classical pedestal |stone pedestal |square pedestal |a column on a pedestal |pedestal and column |decorated pedestal
מילים נרדפות
plinth (Common term for the supporting base in architecture.) | base (General term; less specific to architectural style.)
הפכים
capital (The top part of a column, not the supporting base.)
נושאים
architecture |buildings |design
הגדרה

In buildings, a base that a column stands on.

In architecture, the block or base that supports a column or other upright structure.

פועל C2
4
piedesztálra emel C1
bálványoz B2
תבנית שימוש:
pedestal [someone]
The media tends to pedestal young athletes and ignore their mistakes.
A média hajlamos piedesztálra emelni a fiatal sportolókat, és figyelmen kívül hagyni a hibáikat.
He pedestaled her for years, and the relationship suffered because of it.
Évekig piedesztálra emelte őt, és ez a kapcsolatuk rovására ment.
טעות נפוצה:
More common in English is the idiom “put someone on a pedestal,” not the verb pedestal.
משמעות
treat as perfect or superior
צירופים
pedestal a celebrity |pedestal your partner |pedestal public figures
מילים נרדפות
idolize (Stronger; suggests deep admiration or worship.) | idealize (Emphasizes seeing someone as better than reality.) | glorify (Focuses on praising or making someone seem great.)
הפכים
criticize (Focuses on faults rather than praising.) | devalue (Treat as less important or worthwhile.)
נושאים
emotions |relationships |society
הגדרה

To admire someone too much and treat them as perfect.

To treat someone as unusually important or perfect, often more than they deserve.

דקדוק
צורת המילון
pedestal
IPA
GB/pˈɛdɪstəl/
US/pˈɛdɪstəl/
הברות והטעמה
ped - es - tal (3 הברות)
Stress on 1st syllable (ped)
צורות המילה
Noun
  • Base: pedestal
  • Plural: pedestals
משפחת מילים
Forms
pedestals noun
Related words
base noun A2
ביטויים

knock [someone] off a pedestal

1
/nˈɑk sˈʌmwˌʌn ˈɔf ə pˈɛdɪstəl/
idiom

reduce someone’s admired status

To make people admire someone less.

דוגמאות
  • The scandal knocked the politician off a pedestal overnight.
  • One bad performance shouldn’t knock her off a pedestal completely.
  • The book tries to knock famous inventors off their pedestals by showing their mistakes.
דוגמאות ללומדים
  • The news knocked him off a pedestal.

on a pedestal

1
/ˈɔn ə pˈɛdɪstəl/
fixed phrase

treated as perfect

Highly admired, like a perfect person.

דוגמאות
  • He hated being on a pedestal and wanted honest feedback.
  • No one should be on a pedestal all the time.
  • She felt uncomfortable being put on a pedestal at work.
דוגמאות ללומדים
  • She is on a pedestal at school.

pedestal fan

1
/pˈɛdɪstəl fˈæn/
fixed phrase

fan on an adjustable stand

A standing fan on a tall base.

דוגמאות
  • We bought a pedestal fan for the bedroom during the heatwave.
  • The pedestal fan oscillates from side to side.
  • A pedestal fan is louder than the ceiling fan, but it cools the room quickly.
דוגמאות ללומדים
  • Turn on the pedestal fan, please.

pedestal sink

1
/pˈɛdɪstəl sˈɪŋk/
fixed phrase

sink on a supporting column

A bathroom sink with a tall base underneath.

דוגמאות
  • We replaced the old vanity with a pedestal sink to save space.
  • A pedestal sink looks sleek but offers very little storage.
  • The plumber installed a new pedestal sink in the downstairs bathroom.
דוגמאות ללומדים
  • There is a pedestal sink in the bathroom.

pedestal table

1
/pˈɛdɪstəl tˈeɪbəl/
fixed phrase

table with a central support

A table with one main leg in the middle.

דוגמאות
  • A round pedestal table can make a small dining area feel less crowded.
  • They chose a pedestal table so chairs could slide in easily.
  • The café has marble pedestal tables by the window.

put [someone] on a pedestal

1
/pˈʊt sˈʌmwˌʌn ˈɔn ə pˈɛdɪstəl/
idiom

admire someone too much

To think someone is perfect.

דוגמאות
  • People often put their first boss on a pedestal and forget the problems.
  • Don’t put your partner on a pedestal; it creates pressure for both of you.
  • Fans put him on a pedestal after one great season.
דוגמאות ללומדים
  • I put her on a pedestal.
  • Don’t put people on a pedestal.
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