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fortress

/ˈfɔː.tɹəs/ /ˈfɔɹ.tɹəs/

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noun

Крепость, форт, цитадель

A fortified place; a large and permanent fortification, sometimes including a town; for example a fort, a castle; a stronghold; a place of defense or security.

Examples :

"During the war, the city became a fortress against enemy attacks. "

Во время войны город стал крепостью против вражеских атак.

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noun

Крепость, неприступная позиция

A position that, if obtained by the weaker side, will prevent penetration by the opposing side, generally achieving a draw.

Examples :

"The students' makeshift fortress of chairs and desks prevented the other team from reaching the prize. "

Самодельная крепость из стульев и столов, построенная студентами, помешала другой команде добраться до приза.

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verb

Укреплять, фортифицировать

To furnish with a fortress or with fortresses; to guard, to fortify.

Examples :

"The school fortified its library, building a fortress around the valuable books to protect them from damage. "

Школа укрепила свою библиотеку, построив крепость вокруг ценных книг, чтобы защитить их от повреждений.

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