edifice
noun [ C ] formal uk/ˈed.ɪ.fɪs/ us/ˈed.ə.fɪs/
（尤指雄伟豪华的）大厦，宏伟建筑
a large building, especially an impressive one
The town hall is the only edifice surviving from the 15th century. 市政厅是唯一一座存留下来的15世纪的雄伟建筑。
Synonyms: buildingconstruction (BUILDING)erection (BUILDING)structure (BUILDING)
精神大厦（比喻存在已久的体系等）
a system that has been established for a long time
It looks as if the whole political edifice of the country is about to collapse. 看来整个国家的政治局势是风雨飘摇、大厦将倾。