lectern (**렉**턴) — A tall slanted desk or stand used for holding books or notes while reading or speaking in public
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A tall slanted desk or stand used for holding books or notes while reading or speaking in public
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlektərn/
Korean meaning: 독서대, 연설대 (책이나 원고를 올려놓고 읽거나 연설할 때 사용하는 경사진 받침대)
Korean pronunciation: **렉**턴
Example Sentences
- The nervous student gripped the lectern so tightly that his knuckles turned white.
- She discovered her speech notes were upside down only after reaching the lectern.
- The height-adjustable lectern was perfect for speakers of different heights.
lectern
NOUN//ˈlektərn//
A tall slanted desk or stand used for holding books or notes while reading or speaking in public
A tall slanted desk or stand used for holding books or notes while reading or speaking in public
Western lectern shows a beautiful pattern!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
중세 라틴어에서 온 단어로, '읽다'를 의미하는 라틴어 'legere'에서 파생되었습니다. 옛날 교회나 수도원에서 성경을 읽을 때 사용하던 독서대에서 유래했어요.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The nervous student gripped the lectern so tightly that his knuckles turned white.”
“She discovered her speech notes were upside down only after reaching the lectern.”
“The height-adjustable lectern was perfect for speakers of different heights.”
“During the wedding ceremony, the bride's father forgot his speech and stared blankly at the empty lectern.”
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