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fastness

UK/'fɑ:stnis/US
GREA1

Definitions

n.

A secure, fortified place; a stronghold or fortress; also, the quality of being firmly fixed or fast.

要塞,堡垒;牢固,坚固

Root Breakdown

Native English
fastnessother
=fastness

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The fastness of the fortress made it nearly impossible to breach.

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