来自希腊语pyramis,金字塔，来自埃及语pimar,金字塔。

1. There rose before us the great pyramid of Gaza.

雄伟的加沙金字塔矗立在我们面前。

2. a pyramid of cans in a shop window

商店橱窗中摆成金字塔形的罐头

3. Traditionally, the Brahmins, or the priestly class, are set at the top of the social pyramid.

传统上，婆罗门，或称僧侣阶级，处于社会金字塔的顶端。

4. On a plate in front of him was piled a pyramid of flat white biscuits.

在他面前的盘子上有一摞摆成金字塔形状的白色薄饼。

5. A twenty-foot steel pyramid is to be hoisted into position on top of the tower.

一个高20英尺的钢质角锥体将被吊起，安装在塔的顶部。