A pylon is a monumental gate of an Egyptian temple (Egyptian: bxn.t in the Manuel de Codage transliteration [1]). The word comes from the Greek term πυλών 'gate'. It consists of two pyramidal towers, each tapered and surmounted by a cornice , joined by a less elevated section enclosing the entrance between them. [ 2 ]
pylon ['pailɑ:n] n.高压电线架, 桥塔, 塔门, 路标塔. 例句与用法: The helicopter lifted up the steel pylon, transported it to the site, and dropped it gently into place. 直升飞机把高压电缆铁塔吊起,运至工地,然后轻轻放下使之就位。 详细释义: n. 1. 塔门. 2. 【空】指示塔; 目标塔. 3 ...