soapbox

• Eine erhöhte Plattform oder Kiste, ursprünglich eine Seifenkiste, von der aus jemand öffentlich spricht; bildlich auch für eine Gelegenheit oder Plattform, um seine Meinung öffentlich zu äußern.

A noun referring to a raised platform used for public speaking, or a crate originally used for packing soap.

1. Crate for soapB2formal

   A wooden or cardboard box used for packing and transporting soap.

   Seifenkiste

   • The factory stored the soap in large soapboxes before shipping.
   • He found an old soapbox in the warehouse.
   • The soapbox was labeled with the brand name.

2. Platform for public speakingB2formal

   A temporary, elevated platform used by a person to stand on while making a speech, especially in a public place.

   Stegreifpodest

   • The activist climbed onto a soapbox to address the crowd.
   • He used a soapbox to give his impromptu speech in the park.
   • Standing on a soapbox, she argued for social justice.

   Synonymedaishustingsplatformpodiumpulpitrostrumstagestump