pillar
US /ˈpɪl.ɚ/
UK /ˈpɪl.ɚ/
1.
柱, 支柱
a tall vertical structure of stone, wood, or metal, used as a support for a building, or as an ornament or monument
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The ancient temple was supported by massive stone pillars.
古代の寺院は巨大な石の柱に支えられていた。
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A memorial pillar was erected in honor of the fallen soldiers.
戦没兵士を称える記念柱が建てられた。
2.
支柱, 要, 大黒柱
a person or thing regarded as providing essential support or a crucial element to something
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She was a pillar of strength for her family during difficult times.
彼女は困難な時期に家族にとっての支柱だった。
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Education is a key pillar of a thriving society.
教育は繁栄する社会の重要な柱である。