the lowest stone in an arch -- from which it springs
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Although tea's unpopularity was usually attributed to its high price, its popularity remained low even after temperance advocates succeeded in getting the impost halved. 儘管人們很少喝茶是因為價格貴,可即使是適當禁酒主義者通過活動把茶葉關稅降低了一半后,喝茶的人還是不多。