ed·i·fice
noun/ˈedɪfɪs/
/ˈedɪfɪs/
(formal)- a large impressive building
宏伟建筑物 - an imposing edifice
一座宏伟的建筑 - (figurative) The whole edifice of our civilization is built on hard work, trust and decency.
我们整个文明的大厦是建立在勤奋、信任和正直的基础之上的。 - (figurative) an edifice of lies
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Word Originlate Middle English: via Old French from Latin aedificium, from aedis ‘dwelling’ + facere ‘make’. - an imposing edifice