fort

Definitions

fort is the root fortis ('strong') standing almost on its own — literally 'a strong place.' It is the most concrete image of the whole family: thick walls built so something inside cannot be broken into.

Common Collocations

• 1.hold the fort坚守阵地
• 2.build a fort搭建堡垒
• 3.old fort古堡

Example Sentences

• 1.

  The soldiers retreated to the fort as night fell.

• 2.

  As kids, we built a fort out of cushions and blankets.