the base or support on which a statue, obelisk, or column is mounted
(雕像、方尖塔或圆柱的)基座。
〈喻〉 显要地位
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last week's leaders were knocked off their pedestal ,losing their first game of the season .上周的领先者全部落马,遭遇本赛季首次败绩。
each of the two supports of a kneehole desk or table
(有容膝空隙的书桌或桌子的)支脚。
the supporting column or base of a washbasin or toilet pan
(洗脸池或抽水马桶的)支座。
"mid 16th cent.: from French