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fortress

🇬🇧 UK/'fɒ:tris/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

A large, heavily fortified place or stronghold, sometimes including a town

城堡,要塞,堡垒

v.

To protect or guard with fortresses

筑要塞防守

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
fortstrong, force
+
resssuffix
=fortress

Common Collocations

  • 1.mountain fortress山上要塞
  • 2.fortress walls要塞城墙
  • 3.fortress gate要塞大门

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The fortress walls were designed to withstand enemy attacks for many years.

  • 2.

    Medieval fortress structures protected soldiers during fierce battles throughout history.

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