pillar

pilastro, colonna

Struttura alta e verticale usata come sostegno o decorazione, oppure qualcosa di forma simile.

In inglese semplice: A tall upright support or decoration, or something with a similar shape.

• Two pillars support the roof.
• The entrance has four marble pillars.
• A dark pillar of smoke rose from the fire.

Come si usa: a pillar of something (A pillar of smoke rose above the trees.)

Sinonimi: column, post

Espressioni comuni: stone pillar, marble pillar, pillar of smoke, concrete pillar

pilastro, sostegno

Persona, idea o cosa che fornisce un sostegno importante a qualcosa.

In inglese semplice: A person, idea, or thing that provides important support for something.

• She is a pillar of the community.
• Education is a central pillar of the economy.
• My father was a pillar of strength during that difficult year.

Come si usa: a pillar of something (Trust is a pillar of our friendship.)

Sinonimi: mainstay, support, foundation

Espressioni comuni: pillar of society, pillar of strength, central pillar