dais

IPA/ˈdeɪɪs/
KK[dˈez]IPA/ˈdeɪɪs/

dais — noun

  • daissingular
  • daisesplural

1. A small, slightly raised platform built at the front of a conference room, banqu

1.名詞B2
釋義

A small, slightly raised platform built at the front of a conference room, banquet hall, or lecture hall, where a speaker, presenter, or honoured guest stands so that everyone in the audience can see them.

例句

The principal stepped onto the dais and adjusted the microphone before welcoming the new students.

collocation: step onto the dais

Charlotte stood nervously on the dais as the conference organiser introduced her research.

同義詞
  • platform

    a more general term for any raised flat surface; less formal than 'dais'

  • podium

    a small raised stand for one speaker or conductor; narrower and usually smaller than a dais

  • stage

    usually larger than a dais and equipped with curtains, lighting, and scenery for performances

  • rostrum

    a platform for public speaking, especially in a legislative or academic setting; more formal

文法句型

a/the dais

on the dais

from the dais

用法筆記

A dais is different from a podium: a dais is a platform large enough for several people, whereas a podium is a small raised stand for one person. It is also larger than a lectern, which is a slanted desk that holds a speaker's notes.

常見錯誤

❌The lecturer placed her laptop on the dais while speaking.
✅The lecturer placed her laptop on the lectern while speaking.
💡A dais is a platform to stand on; a lectern is the piece of furniture that holds a speaker's notes or laptop.
❌The teacher stood on a small dais at the front of the classroom.
✅The teacher stood on a small platform at the front of the classroom.
💡A dais is typically used in large formal rooms such as conference halls, not in ordinary classrooms.