"讲台"用英语可以称作 "lectern" 或 "podium"。
"Lectern" 来源于拉丁语 "lectus"，意为 "to read"。它最初的用途是用来放书本或稿纸让人阅读。
"Podium" 来源于希腊语 "podion"，意为 "platform"。它最初的用途是用来建造矮墙或台阶。
下面是一些用 "lectern" 和 "podium" 的例句:
The speaker stood behind the lectern and began his speech.
(演讲者站在讲台后面开始了他的演讲。)
The podium was decorated with flowers to match the theme of the event.
(讲台上装饰着花朵以符合活动的主题。)
The lectern was an elegant piece of furniture that complemented the room's decor.
(讲台是一件非常优雅的家具，与房间的装饰相得益彰。)
The speaker cpmbed up to the podium to begin his speech.
(演讲者爬上讲台开始了他的演讲。)