English Dictionary

cornerstone

名詞

比喩的用法

A stone forming the base at the corner of a building. / Such a stone used ceremonially, often inscribed with the architect's and owner's names, dates and other details.

日本語の意味

建物の角に配置され、基礎を形成する基石。 / 儀式的に使用され、建築家や所有者の名前、日付、その他の詳細が刻まれることが多い重要な基石。

The mason carefully positioned the cornerstone before the rest of the walls were raised.

石工は残りの壁が積み上げられる前に、建物の角に据えられる基礎の石を慎重に据え付けた。

意味（1）

A stone forming the base at the corner of a building.

意味（2）

Such a stone used ceremonially, often inscribed with the architect's and owner's names, dates and other details.

The cornerstone on the Flatiron Building is set on the Fifth Avenue facade.

意味（3）

(figuratively) That which is prominent, fundamental, noteworthy, or central.

Exceptional service is the cornerstone of the hospitality industry.

cornerstones （ plural ）