bastion
US /ˈbæs.ti.ən/
UK /ˈbæs.ti.ən/
1.
kubu, benteng
a projecting part of a fortification built at an angle to the line of a wall, so as to allow defensive fire in several directions
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The ancient castle had several formidable bastions protecting its walls.
Istana purba itu mempunyai beberapa kubu yang menggerunkan melindungi dindingnya.
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The engineers designed a new bastion to enhance the city's defenses.
Jurutera mereka bentuk kubu baharu untuk meningkatkan pertahanan bandar.
2.
kubu, benteng, pusat
an institution, place, or person strongly defending or upholding particular principles, attitudes, or activities
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The university has long been a bastion of academic freedom.
Universiti itu telah lama menjadi kubu kebebasan akademik.
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This small town remains a bastion of traditional values.
Bandar kecil ini kekal sebagai kubu nilai-nilai tradisional.