noun🔗Share护城河，壕沟 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. "城堡周围有一条宽阔的、注满水的护城河，用来保护它免受攻击者的侵扰。architecturemilitaryhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share护城河，竞争优势。 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. "这家公司强大的品牌认知度就像一道坚固的护城河/竞争优势，保护着它的市场份额免受新竞争者的侵蚀。businesseconomyfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share护城河，壕沟 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. "围绕火山口的火山护城河，对于附近的城镇来说，是一项重要的安全保障。geologygeographynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share土墩，土堆 A hill or mound."The children played near the moat surrounding the old castle ruins. "孩子们在围绕着古老城堡废墟的土墩附近玩耍。geographygeologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share护城河环绕，设壕沟。 To surround with a moat."The castle owners moated the entire property to prevent intruders. "城堡主人在整个地产周围挖掘了护城河，以防止入侵者进入.militaryarchitecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
