pylon的词源

英文词源

pylon (n.)

1823, "gateway to an Egyptian temple," from Greek pylon "gateway," from pyle "gate, wing of a pair of double gates; an entrance, entrance into a country; mountain pass; narrow strait of water," of unknown origin. Meaning "tower for guiding aviators" (1909) led to that of "steel tower for high-tension wires" (1923).

中文词源

pylon：埃及神庙庙门，桥塔，电缆塔

来自希腊语pylon,门，入口，来自pyle,门，入口，山口。后用于指埃及神庙的入口，后引申词义桥塔，电缆塔等。

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