superstructure 的定义
- the part of a building or construction entirely above its foundation or basement.
- any structure built on something else.
- the overlying framework or features of an organization, institution, or system, built or superimposed on a more fundamental base.
- Nautical. any construction built above the main deck of a vessel as an upward continuation of the sides.Compare deckhouse.
- the part of a bridge that rests on the piers and abutments.
- anything based on or rising from some foundation or basis: a complex ideological superstructure based on two hypotheses.
superstructure 近义词
等同于 skyscraper
等同于 building
更多superstructure例句
- Because of its brilliant white color, you don't see a dividing line between the hull and superstructure.
- A large metal sign permanently affixed to the superstructure reminded us that we were on the “Sagamore Bridge, 1933-1935.”
- That it was adapted to carry a vast and consistent logical superstructure, gave it beauty.
- We have commenced at the superstructure of the building, instead of the foundation—at the top instead of the bottom.
- The work which he did was in laying foundations, while the superstructure was to be reared in other years and by other hands.
- The superstructure was merely a cone composed of a framework of poles interlaced with branches and twigs plastered with clay.
- The American plutocracy has developed upon a superstructure of Puritanism, and therefore, in America, hypocrisy is necessary.
- Discusses scientific, artistic and religious activities, as a superstructure built upon the foundation of the standard wage.