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fortifications

/ˌfɔːrtɪfɪˈkeɪʃənz/ /ˌfɔːrtəfɪˈkeɪʃənz/

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noun

防御工事，筑防。

The act of fortifying; the art or science of fortifying places to strengthen defence against an enemy.

Examples :

"The medieval city's fortifications, including its high walls and deep moat, protected it from attack. "

这座中世纪城市的防御工事，包括高高的城墙和深深的护城河，保护它免受攻击。

architecture military war building

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noun

防御工事，堡垒。

That which fortifies; especially, a work or works erected to defend a place against attack; a fortified place; a fortress; a fort; a castle.

Examples :

"The ancient city's fortifications, including thick stone walls and tall towers, protected it from invaders. "

这座古城的防御工事，包括厚厚的石墙和高高的塔楼，保护它免受入侵者的侵扰。

military architecture building war

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noun

加强，加固，强化。

An increase in effectiveness, as by adding ingredients.

Examples :

"The cereal's fortifications of iron and vitamins are advertised on the box as promoting energy and good health. "

这款麦片在包装盒上宣传说，它强化了铁和维生素，有助于增强活力、促进健康。

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noun

闪光幻视, 先兆幻视

A jagged pattern sometimes seen during an attack of migraine.

Examples :

""Before the headache hit, Sarah saw shimmering, zigzag lines in her vision, like miniature fortifications being built in front of her eyes." "

在头痛发作之前，莎拉看到眼前闪烁着锯齿状的线条，就像在她眼前构建的微型闪光幻视。

medicine sensation