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earthwork

/ˈɜːθwɜːk/ /ˈɝθwɝk/

Meanings
noun

土方工程，土石方。

Any structure made from earth; especially an embankment or rampart used as a fortification.

Examples :

"The old fort's main defense was a large earthwork, providing a high vantage point for soldiers. "
那座古老堡垒的主要防御工事是一道巨大的土方工程，为士兵们提供了一个居高临下的制高点。
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Related Words

Illustration defense

defense noun

/dɪˈfɛns/

防御，防卫。

"The football team's strong defense kept the other team from scoring any touchdowns. "

这支橄榄球队强大的防守使得对方球队一个触地得分都没能拿到。

Illustration fortification

fortification noun

/ˌfɔː(ɹ)tɪfəˈkeɪʃən/

筑城，防御工事.

"The school's fortification project involved adding high walls and security cameras to improve safety. "

学校的防御工事项目包括增建高墙和安装监控摄像头，以提高安全性。

Illustration providing

providing verb

/pɹəˈvaɪdɪŋ/

挣钱，养家糊口。

"It is difficult to provide for my family working on minimum wage."

靠最低工资挣钱养家糊口是很困难的。

Illustration earth

earth proper noun

/ɜːθ/ /ɝθ/

地球

"My family and I are planning a trip to explore Earth's diverse landscapes. "

我的家人和我正在计划一次旅行，去探索地球上各种各样的地貌景观。

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

特别，尤其。

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

我妹妹很乐于助人，尤其是在整理东西方面。

Illustration embankment

embankment noun

/ɪmˈbæŋkmənt/ /emˈbæŋkmənt/

堤坝，堤岸，路堤

"The new road was built on a sturdy embankment, which prevented it from collapsing into the valley. "

这条新路建在一个坚固的路堤上，防止了它塌入山谷。

Illustration point

point noun

/pɔɪnt/

点，点位

"The presentation had five key points. "

这份演示稿有五个关键点位。

Illustration structure

structure noun

/ˈstɹʌktʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈstɹʌktʃɚ/

结构，构造。

"The birds had built an amazing structure out of sticks and various discarded items."

鸟儿们用树枝和各种废弃物搭建了一个令人惊叹的构造。

Illustration soldiers

soldiers noun

/ˈsɒldʒəz/ /ˈsoʊldʒɚz/

士兵，战士

"The soldiers marched in the parade, wearing their uniforms. "

士兵们穿着制服，在游行队伍中行进。

Illustration vantage

vantage noun

/ˈvɑːntɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈvæntɪd͡ʒ/

优势，有利条件。

"The enemy had the advantage of a more elevated position."

敌人占据了地势较高的优势。

Illustration large

large noun

/ˈlɑːd͡ʒ/ /ˈlɑɹd͡ʒ/

二全音符

"The music teacher explained that a "large" is a very long note, longer than a breve. "

音乐老师解释说，“二全音符”是一种非常长的音符，比全音符还要长。

Illustration rampart

rampart noun

/ˈɹæm.pɑː(ɹ)t/

城墙，壁垒，防御工事。

"The children built a small rampart of sand around their sandcastle to protect it from the incoming tide. "

孩子们在沙堡周围堆起了一道小小的沙堤，作为壁垒，保护它不被涨潮的海水冲走。