Tuesday，2026.01.27

New words：

platform /ˈplætfɔːrm/ n. 平台；站台；（政党的）纲领，政纲，宣言；

词源拆解：

源自法语，由前缀 plat-（平坦的） + 词根 form（形状、形态）构成。
字面意思是 “平坦的形态”，核心语义围绕 “平坦的场地或载体” 展开。
衍生词围绕 “平台、站台、纲领” 三大核心语义展开。

必记高频搭配

1. 核心义①：（火车站、地铁站的）站台
   常用搭配：train platform；on the platform；wait on the platform

The train will stop at Platform 3 for ten minutes.

2. 核心义②：（科技、社交的）平台；载体
   常用搭配：online platform；social media platform；learning platform

This platform helps students learn English online for free.
Many young people share their daily life on social media platforms.

3. 核心义③：（演讲、发言的）讲台；舞台；（政党的）纲领
   常用搭配：speak from the platform；political platform

The teacher stood on the platform and began the class.
The party will publish its election platform next week.