plateau

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n. 高地, 高原, (上升后的)稳定水平 [医] 高原, 平顶, 坪

发音

UK /ˈplætəʊ/
US /plæˈtoʊ/

词形变化

plateaus 复数 plateaus plateaux plateaux 复数 plateaued plateauing plateaus 三单 plateauing 现在分词 plateaued 过去式 plateaued 过去分词

教材释义与例句

名词

高原

名词

普拉托

名词

(活动或进程中的)稳定阶段,停滞时期

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A largely level expanse of land at a high elevation; tableland.

    高原

    悬坪

  2. 2.

    A comparatively stable level after a period of increase. (of a varying quantity)

  3. 3.

    An ornamental dish for the table; a tray or salver.

    过时
  4. 4.

    A notable level of attainment or achievement.

    媒体 体育
  5. 5.

    Any of several distinct, dose-dependent stages of a dextromethorphan trip.

v.
  1. 1.

    To reach a stable level after a period of increase; to level off.

    持平

    不及物

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词源

Borrowed from French plateau, diminutive of plat (“a plate”); see plate. Doublet of platter.

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