rampart
UK/'ræmpɑ:t/US
GREC2
Definitions
n.
A broad defensive wall or embankment of earth built around a fortification; any protective barrier.
（防御用的）壁垒，土墙，护城堤
v.
To fortify or surround with a defensive wall or embankment.
用壁垒围绕，防卫
Root Breakdown
Loanwordrampartother
=rampart
Common Collocations
- 1.walk the ramparts在城墙上巡行
- 2.defensive rampart防御壁垒
- 3.[rampart wall]护城墙
- 4.atop the ramparts在城垛之上
Example Sentences
- 1.
Soldiers patrolled the ancient stone ramparts surrounding the medieval city.
- 2.
The castle's ramparts offered a commanding view of the surrounding valley.
- 3.
Community solidarity became a rampart against the spread of violence.