bastion
US /ˈbæs.ti.ən/
UK /ˈbæs.ti.ən/
名词
1.
堡垒, 棱堡
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
示例:
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The ancient castle had several formidable bastions protecting its walls.
这座古老的城堡有几个坚固的堡垒保护着它的城墙。
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The engineers designed a new bastion to enhance the city's defenses.
工程师们设计了一个新的堡垒来增强城市的防御。
2.
堡垒, 支柱, 根据地
an institution, place, or person strongly defending or upholding particular principles, attitudes, or activities
示例:
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The university has long been a bastion of academic freedom.
这所大学长期以来一直是学术自由的堡垒。
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This small town remains a bastion of traditional values.
这个小镇仍然是传统价值观的堡垒。
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