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pyramid

Произношение: [ˈpɪr.ə.mɪd]

Слово

Контекст: «geometry»

(noun) a solid shape with a flat base and triangular sides that meet at a point on top. Think of the big structures you see in Egypt, which have a square base and four triangular sides.

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The pyramid is one of the most famous shapes in mathematics.

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A cube is not a pyramid because it has flat sides instead of triangular ones.

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Can you draw a pyramid with a square base?

Контекст: «architecture»

(noun) a large building from ancient times that often served as a tomb for kings or important people. These pyramids were built to honor and remember the deceased.

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The Great Pyramid of Giza is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

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There are no modern buildings that look like ancient pyramids.

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Why do you think pyramids were built in Egypt?

Контекст: «organization»

(noun) a way of organizing things or people where there’s a top level and levels below it. Imagine a company where the boss is at the top and the workers are below them; that’s a pyramid structure.

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The organization's pyramid structure helps everyone know their roles.

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A flat organization is not a pyramid because everyone shares equal power.

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What do you think is the most important part of a pyramid structure?

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