Word · Frequency #7786
fortress
/ˈfɔːrtrəs/
noun
堡垒；要塞
a large, strong building or place that is protected against attack; a fortified defensive structure
- 1.
A fortified place; a large and permanent fortification, sometimes including a town; for example a fort, a castle; a stronghold; a place of defense or security.
设防的地方；大型永久的防御工事,有时包括一个城镇；如堡垒、城堡；据点；防御或安全的地方
- 2.
a fortified defensive structure
防御堡垒
- 3.
A position that, if obtained by the weaker side, will prevent penetration by the opposing side, generally achieving a draw.
如果被较弱的一方获得,将阻止对方渗透,通常实现和局的位置
（国际象棋的）堡垒局面；设防的地方；大型永久的防御工事,有时包括一个城镇；如堡垒、城堡；据点；防御或安全的地方；防御堡垒；如果被较弱的一方获得,将阻止对方渗透,通常实现和局的位置；城堡
In use
The ancient fortress stood on the hill, watching over the valley.
During the war, the village turned their school into a fortress to protect themselves.
The castle had thick walls and towers, making it an impenetrable fortress.
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Word family
- fortresses
- plural, third person singular
- fortressed
- past, past participle
- fortressing
- present participle
Learner notes
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 1，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
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