fortress
US /ˈfɔːr.trəs/
UK /ˈfɔːr.trəs/
1.
堡垒, 要塞
a military stronghold, especially a strongly fortified town fit for a large garrison
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The ancient fortress stood proudly on the hill, guarding the city below.
古老的堡垒傲然屹立在山顶，守卫着下方的城市。
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The rebels retreated to their mountain fortress.
叛军撤退到他们的山地堡垒。
2.
堡垒, 避风港
a place that is protected against attack
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His home was his personal fortress, a sanctuary from the outside world.
他的家是他的私人堡垒，一个远离外部世界的避难所。
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The company built a financial fortress to withstand economic downturns.
该公司建立了一个金融堡垒，以抵御经济衰退。