English Dictionary

platform

/ˈplætfɔːm/

noun

A raised stage from which speeches are made and on which musical and other performances are made. / A raised floor for any purpose, e.g. for workmen during construction, or formerly for military cannon.

The platform provides a user-friendly interface for online shopping.

意味（1）

A raised stage from which speeches are made and on which musical and other performances are made.

Always, whether in the pulpit or on the platform, as in private conversation, there is an absolute simplicity about the man and his words; a simplicity, an earnestness, a complete honesty.

意味（2）

A raised floor for any purpose, e.g. for workmen during construction, or formerly for military cannon.

意味（3）

(figuratively) A place or an opportunity to express one's opinion.

This new talk show will give a platform to everyday men and women.

意味（4）

(figuratively) Something that allows an enterprise to advance.

Hidgson may actually feel England could have scored even more but this was the perfect first step on the road to Rio in 2014 and the ideal platform for the second qualifier against Ukraine at Wembley on Tuesday.

意味（5）

(politics, figuratively) A political stance on a broad set of issues, which are called planks.

Now if the earth could be enjoyed in such a manner as every one might have provision, as it may by this platform I have offered, then will the peace of the commonwealth be preserved, and men need not act so hypocritically as the clergy do, and others likewise, to get a living.

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(rail transport) A raised structure from which passengers can enter or leave a train, metro etc.

We expressed our readiness, and in ten minutes were in the station wagon, rolling rapidly down the long drive, for it was then after nine.[…]As we reached the lodge we heard the whistle, and we backed up against one side of the platform as the train pulled up at the other.

意味（7）

(footwear, in the plural) Ellipsis of platform shoe.: a kind of high shoe with an extra layer between the inner and outer soles.

Walk to Shazzer's from polling station was hideous walk of shame. Also cannot wear platforms now as feet too crippled so will look short.

意味（8）

(Internet) Ellipsis of digital platform: a software system used to provide online services to clients, such as social media, e-commerce, cloud computing etc.

Finance is seldom romantic. But the idea of peer-to-peer lending comes close. This is an industry that brings together individual savers and lenders on online platforms. Those that want to borrow are matched with those that want to lend.

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(computing) Ellipsis of computing platform: a particular type of operating system or environment such as a database or other specific software, and/or a particular type of computer or microprocessor, used to describe a particular environment for running other software.

That program runs on the X Window System platform.

意味（10）

(automotive) Ellipsis of car platform: a set of components shared by several vehicle models.

A car platform consists of the underbody, suspension, and axles, plus components such as the steering mechanism, engine, and powertrain. Using such a platform, a car company can design several distinct car models to suit different customer groups[…]

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(geology) A flat expanse of rock, often the result of wave erosion.

Wave erosion causes a sea cliff to migrate landward, leaving a gently sloping surface, called a wave-cut platform. A wave-built platform originates by deposition at the seaward margin of the wave-cut platform.

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(nautical) A light deck, usually placed in a section of the hold or over the floor of the magazine.

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(obsolete) A plan; a sketch; a model; a pattern.

His destruction intended by queene Quendred, hir platforme of the practise to kill him.

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(Myanmar) sidewalk