castle

US /ˈkæs.əl/
UK /ˈkæs.əl/
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城堡, 堡垒

a large building or group of buildings fortified against attack with thick walls, battlements, towers, and in many cases a moat

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The ancient castle stood majestically on the hill.
古老的城堡雄伟地矗立在山上。
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Many tourists visit the historic castle every year.
每年都有许多游客参观这座历史悠久的城堡。
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fortresscitadelkeepstrongholdchâteau
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豪宅, 大厦

a large, impressive house

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Their new home is like a modern castle with all its amenities.
他们的新家就像一座现代城堡，设施齐全。
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He lives in a grand old castle on the outskirts of town.
他住在城郊一座宏伟的古老城堡里。
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mansionpalaceestatevilla
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筑城, 加固

to build or fortify a place like a castle

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They plan to castle the old ruins into a tourist attraction.
他们计划将古老的遗址改造成旅游景点。
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The king decided to castle his border towns against invaders.
国王决定加固边境城镇以抵御入侵者。
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fortifyentrenchgarrisonwall
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castles in the airmotte-and-bailey castle