pinnacle
US /ˈpɪn.ə.kəl/
UK /ˈpɪn.ə.kəl/
名词
1.
顶峰, 巅峰
the most successful point; the culmination
示例:
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He reached the pinnacle of his career at the age of 40.
他在40岁时达到了事业的顶峰。
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The company is at the pinnacle of success.
公司正处于成功的巅峰。
2.
尖顶, 山顶
a high, pointed piece of rock
示例:
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The climber reached the pinnacle of the mountain.
登山者到达了山的顶峰。
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The ancient castle had many decorative pinnacles.
这座古老的城堡有许多装饰性的尖顶。
动词
置于顶峰, 加冕
to set on or as if on a pinnacle
示例:
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The architect decided to pinnacle the statue on the highest point of the building.
建筑师决定将雕像置于建筑物的最高点。
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His achievements pinnacled him as the leader in his field.
他的成就使他成为该领域的领导者。