plateau /ˈplætəu/ n. ［c］ ( pl. plateaus 或 plateaux /ˈplætəuz/) 1. 高原：How many plateaus do you know are there in China? 你知道中国有几大高原? 2. (上升后的)稳定水平(或时期、状态)：Business has now reached a plateau. 生意已上升到一个较稳定水平