每日一词学英语(114): pylon

在英格兰和威尔士地区，牛津是第一个采用风力涡轮机发电的城市。Compared to ugly electricity pylons, wind turbines are a huge improvement for Oxford's environment. (From BBC, 19 August 2009: Wind turbine milestone for Oxford) 与傻大黑粗的高压铁塔相比，风力涡轮机可以大大改善牛津的环境状况。

Pylon: (noun) a tall metal structure that is used for carrying electricity wires high above the ground. (高压线的)桥[铁]塔