monolith
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/ˈmɑːnəlɪθ/
🇬🇧
/ˈmɒnəlɪθ/
noun
R
a large single stone, often shaped into a pillar, used in ancient times for religious or monumental purposes
The ancient city's center was marked by a massive monolith that had carvings of historical events.
古城中心由一块巨大的单体石碑标记，上面刻有历史事件的雕刻。
R
a large organization that is slow to adapt and does not cater to individual needs
Critics often describe the corporation as a monolith that is indifferent to small community concerns.
评论家经常将这家公司描述为一个对小社区问题漠不关心的单一实体。
translation
独块巨石, 庞然大物
词形变化
Plural
monoliths