pinnacle(n.)
约于1300年,“山顶,尖峰,海角”,源自于古法语 pinacle “顶部,山墙”(13世纪)和直接源自于晚期拉丁语 pinnaculum “山顶,尖峰,山墙”,是拉丁语 pinna “山顶,尖端”的扩展形式(通过减小后缀,但不一定意味着小),(参见 pin(n.))。比喻用法可追溯至约1400年。指“建筑物的扶壁或屋顶上的尖塔”意义可追溯至14世纪晚期。
Its constructive object is to give greater weight to the member which it crowns, in order that this may better resist some lateral pressure. The application of the term is generally limited to an ornamental spire-shaped structure, standing on parapets, angles, and buttresses, and often adorned with rich and varied devices. [Century Dictionary]
它的建设目的是为了给予它所加冠的构件更大的重量,以便更好地抵抗一些横向压力。该术语的应用通常限于装饰性的尖顶形结构,立在护墙、角落和扶壁上,经常装饰有丰富和多样化的装饰。[世纪词典]
该词起源时间:约1300年