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堡垒；要塞
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堡垒；要塞
a large, strong building or place that is protected against attack; a fortified defensive structure
The ancient fortress stood on the hill, watching over the valley.
那座古老的防御堡垒矗立在山丘上，俯瞰着山谷。
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
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.
防御堡垒
a fortified defensive structure
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
A position that, if obtained by the weaker side, will prevent penetration by the opposing side, generally achieving a draw.
During the war, the village turned their school into a fortress to protect themselves.
战争期间，村民们把学校改造成了一座防御堡垒来保护自己。
The castle had thick walls and towers, making it an impenetrable fortress.
那座城堡有厚实的墙壁和塔楼，使它成为一座难以攻破的防御堡垒。
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