watchtower
US /ˈwɑːtʃˌtaʊ.ɚ/
UK /ˈwɑːtʃˌtaʊ.ɚ/
1.
瞭望塔, 哨塔
a tall tower built for an observer to have a wide view, especially for guarding an area
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The guard stood alert in the watchtower, scanning the horizon.
警衛在瞭望塔上警惕地站著，掃視著地平線。
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From the ancient watchtower, they could see for miles.
從古老的瞭望塔上，他們可以看到數英里之外。