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ped·es·talBrE /ˈpedɪstl/ NAmE /ˈpedɪstl/ noun the base that a column , statue , etc . rests on (柱子或雕塑等的)底座,基座◆ a pedestal basin (= a washbasinsupported by a column )有底座的洗脸盆◆ I replaced the vase carefully on its pedestal .我小心地把花瓶放回基座上。 ● to put /place sb on a ˈpedestal to admire sb so much that you do not see their faults 把某人奉为完人;盲目崇拜某人● knock sb off their ˈpedestal /ˈperch to make sb lose their position as sb /sth successful or admired 使某人丧失名位 |