monolith
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/ˈmɑːnəlɪθ/
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/ˈmɒnəlɪθ/
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.
古城中心由一塊巨大的單體石碑標記,上面刻有歷史事件的雕刻。
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.
評論家經常將這家公司描述為一個對小社區問題漠不關心的單一實體。