rostrum

• اسم يدل على منصة مرتفعة يُلقي منها الخطباء كلامهم أمام الجمهور، وعلى امتداد أمامي يشبه المنقار في رأس بعض الحشرات.

A noun referring to a raised platform used for public speaking or a beak-like projection on the head of certain insects.

1. B2formal

   A raised platform or stage used for public speaking, ceremonies, or performances.

   منصة خطابة

   • The speaker stood on the rostrum to address the crowd.
   • The award winners were called to the rostrum one by one.
   • A microphone was placed on the rostrum for the lecture.

   المرادفاتdaisplatformpodiumpulpitsoapboxstagestand

2. Insect beakC1formalscientific

   A beak-like projection on the front part of the head of certain insects, such as weevils.

   خرطوم الحشرة

   • The weevil uses its rostrum to bore into grains.
   • Scientists studied the rostrum of the beetle under a microscope.
   • The insect's rostrum is adapted for piercing and feeding.

   المرادفاتbeakproboscissnout