bastion
US /ˈbæs.ti.ən/
UK /ˈbæs.ti.ən/
名詞
1.
堡壘, 稜堡
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
範例:
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The ancient castle had several formidable bastions protecting its walls.
這座古老的城堡有幾個堅固的堡壘保護著它的城牆。
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The engineers designed a new bastion to enhance the city's defenses.
工程師們設計了一個新的堡壘來增強城市的防禦。
2.
堡壘, 支柱, 根據地
an institution, place, or person strongly defending or upholding particular principles, attitudes, or activities
範例:
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The university has long been a bastion of academic freedom.
這所大學長期以來一直是學術自由的堡壘。
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This small town remains a bastion of traditional values.
這個小鎮仍然是傳統價值觀的堡壘。
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