pillar of (something)

1. One who is a particularly active, respected, and influential member of or contributor to some particular thing or group. He had long been considered a pillar of the industry, but the recent scandal has reduced his reputation to dust. Global expansion has been a pillar of the company's long-term plan for many years now.

2. A person who shows a great amount of some admirable behavior or characteristic. My uncle has been a pillar of support for me, helping me through many difficult moments in my life. I have to say that Janet has been a pillar of strength throughout this whole tragic affair.

词组	pillar of (something)
释义	pillar of (something) pillar of (something) 1. One who is a particularly active, respected, and influential member of or contributor to some particular thing or group. He had long been considered a pillar of the industry, but the recent scandal has reduced his reputation to dust. Global expansion has been a pillar of the company's long-term plan for many years now. 2. A person who shows a great amount of some admirable behavior or characteristic. My uncle has been a pillar of support for me, helping me through many difficult moments in my life. I have to say that Janet has been a pillar of strength throughout this whole tragic affair. See also: of, pillar Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. See also: pillar of the community a pillar of society a pillar of society, etc. pillar of society pillar of society, a put (one) in (one's) place put in place put one in place put somebody in their place put someone in their place
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