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单词 entablature
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Definition of entablature in English:

entablature

noun ɛnˈtablətʃəɪnˈtablətʃə
Architecture
  • The upper part of a classical building supported by columns or a colonnade, comprising the architrave, frieze, and cornice.

    〔建筑〕古典柱式建筑的顶部;柱上楣构;檐部

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Each column supported an appropriate entablature, on the frieze of which was inscribed Pro Patria, ‘reminding the legislator of the end and object of his delegation.’
    • The entablature's architrave and frieze break out over each individual engaged column, emphasizing verticality, while the cornice breaks out over each pair to unify the pier-column unit.
    • You find the abacus between the triglyphs in the frieze section of the entablature of classical Greek Doric temples.
    • I've never seen so many colonnades, entablatures, pediments, porticos, coffered ceilings and statues adorning so many structures.
    • The large frieze panels connecting the archivolts form the entablature of the columns.

Origin

Early 17th century (formerly also as intablature): from Italian intavolatura 'boarding' (partly via French entablement 'entablement'), from intavolare 'board up' (based on tavola 'table').

Rhymes

tablature

Definition of entablature in US English:

entablature

noun
Architecture
  • A horizontal, continuous lintel on a classical building supported by columns or a wall, comprising the architrave, frieze, and cornice.

    〔建筑〕古典柱式建筑的顶部;柱上楣构;檐部

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Each column supported an appropriate entablature, on the frieze of which was inscribed Pro Patria, ‘reminding the legislator of the end and object of his delegation.’
    • I've never seen so many colonnades, entablatures, pediments, porticos, coffered ceilings and statues adorning so many structures.
    • You find the abacus between the triglyphs in the frieze section of the entablature of classical Greek Doric temples.
    • The large frieze panels connecting the archivolts form the entablature of the columns.
    • The entablature's architrave and frieze break out over each individual engaged column, emphasizing verticality, while the cornice breaks out over each pair to unify the pier-column unit.

Origin

Early 17th century (formerly also as intablature): from Italian intavolatura ‘boarding’ (partly via French entablement ‘entablement’), from intavolare ‘board up’ (based on tavola ‘table’).

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