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fortress

/ˈfɔː.tɹəs/ /ˈfɔɹ.tɹəs/

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noun

堡垒，要塞。

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. "

战争期间，这座城市变成了一座坚固的堡垒，抵御敌人的进攻。

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noun

战略要地，据点.

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. "

学生们用桌椅临时搭建的战略据点，阻止了对方队伍拿到奖品。

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verb

保卫，设防，筑堡。

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. "

学校加固了图书馆，就像围绕着珍贵书籍筑起了一座堡垒一样，以保护它们免受损坏。

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