platform

1. N-COUNT A platform is a flat raised structure, usually made of wood, that people stand on when they make speeches or give a performance. 讲台; 舞台

Nick finished what he was saying and jumped down from the platform. 尼克讲完话，从讲台上跳了下来。

2. N-COUNT A platform is a flat raised structure or area, usually one that something can stand on or land on. (用于放置物品或着陆的) 平台

They found a spot on a rocky platform where they could pitch their tents. 他们在一个岩石平台上找到了一处可以搭帐篷的地方。

3. N-COUNT A platform is a structure built for people to work and live on when drilling for oil or gas at sea, or when extracting it. (在海上为钻探石油或天然气而建的) 平台

The platform began to produce oil in 1994. 1994年，这个钻井平台开始产油。

4. N-COUNT A platform in a train or subway station is the area beside the tracks where you wait for or get off a train. (火车或地铁站的) 站台

The train was about to leave and I was not even on the platform. 火车就要开了，而我甚至还没有赶到站台上。

5. N-COUNT The platform of a political party is what they say they will do if they are elected. (政党的) 施政纲领

The party has announced a platform of political and economic reforms. 该党已宣布了一份关于政治和经济改革的施政纲领。

6. N-COUNT If someone has a platform, they have an opportunity to tell people what they think or want. 发表意见的机会

The demonstration provided a platform for a broad cross-section of speakers. 那次示威为广泛代表各方的发言者们提供了一个发表意见的机会。