Abacus
01
算盘, 计算盘
a tool used for counting and calculating that consists of a frame with rods or wires on which beads or stones are moved up and down using hands
例子
The teacher showed the children how to use an abacus for basic math.
老师向孩子们展示了如何使用算盘进行基础数学运算。
Merchants in ancient times often used an abacus for calculations.
古代的商人经常使用算盘进行计算。
02
算盘, 柱顶平板
a flat, stone block that sits on top of a column, used to support the parts above it such as a roof
例子
In classical architecture, the abacus is the flat slab that sits atop a column's capital, providing a stable platform for the entablature above.
在古典建筑中，顶板是位于柱头顶部的平板，为上方的檐部提供稳定的平台。
The Ionic order is characterized by its distinctive volutes and decorated abacus, adding elegance to the column's design.
爱奥尼亚柱式的特点是其独特的涡卷和装饰的顶板，为柱子的设计增添了优雅。
