moat
UK/mәut/US
TOEFLGREC2
Definitions
n.
A deep, wide ditch, usually filled with water, built around a castle or fortification for defence
护城河；壕沟
v.
To surround a place with a moat
以护城河围绕
Root Breakdown
Native Englishmoatother
=moat
Common Collocations
- 1.surrounding moat环绕的护城河
- 2.deep moat深深的壕沟
- 3.castle moat城堡护城河
- 4.cross the moat穿过护城河
Example Sentences
- 1.
The castle was surrounded by a deep [moat] filled with water.
- 2.
Medieval architects designed [moats] to protect fortifications from attackers.