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-derivedCommon 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.