1 a column of stone, wood or metal that is used for supporting part of a building 柱子;支柱
2 a person who has a strong character and is important to sb/sth 重要成员;栋梁;中坚分子:
Dave was a pillar of strength to his sister when she was ill.戴夫的妹妹生病时,他是她有力的支柱。
pillar/ˋpIlɚ; ˈpIlə/n 1 [C] a tall solid piece of stone, wood etc used to support part of a building 柱﹐柱子2 pillar of the community/church etc someone who is an active and important member of a group or organization 社区/教会等的栋梁[中坚分子]