noun🔗Share堀A deep, wide defensive ditch, normally filled with water, surrounding a fortified habitation."The castle had a wide, water-filled moat to protect it from attackers. "その城は、攻撃者から守るために、幅が広く水で満たされた堀を持っていました。architecturemilitaryhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share競争優位性、堀An aspect of a business which makes it more "defensible" from competitors, either because of the nature of its products, services, franchise or other reason."The company's strong brand recognition served as a powerful moat, protecting its market share from new competitors. "その会社の強力なブランド認知度は、新たな競合他社から市場シェアを守る、強力な競争優位性として機能しました。businesseconomyfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share堀A circular lowland between a resurgent dome and the walls of the caldera surrounding it."The volcanic moat surrounding the caldera is a significant safety feature for the nearby town. "カルデラを囲む火山性の堀は、近隣の町にとって重要な安全機能です。geologygeographynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share丘, 盛り土A hill or mound."The children played near the moat surrounding the old castle ruins. "子供たちは、古い城の廃墟を囲む丘の近くで遊んでいました。geographygeologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share堀を巡らすTo surround with a moat."The castle owners moated the entire property to prevent intruders. "城主たちは侵入者を防ぐために、敷地全体に堀を巡らせた。militaryarchitecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
