citadel
US /ˈsɪt̬.ə.del/
UK /ˈsɪt̬.ə.del/
1.
城堡, 要塞
a fortress, typically on high ground, protecting or dominating a city
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The ancient citadel stood proudly overlooking the city.
古老的城堡傲然矗立，俯瞰着城市。
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The invaders found it difficult to breach the strong citadel.
入侵者发现很难攻破坚固的城堡。
2.
堡垒, 要塞
a strong, secure place or position
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The university is a citadel of academic freedom.
这所大学是学术自由的堡垒。
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He built a financial citadel to protect his assets.
他建立了一个金融堡垒来保护他的资产。