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postern

/ˈpɒst(ə)n/ /ˈpɑstɚn/

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noun

后门，边门，旁门。

A back gate, back door, side entrance, or other gateway distinct from the main entrance.

Examples :

"The thieves slipped into the castle grounds through a hidden postern on the north wall. "

窃贼们通过北墙上一个隐蔽的后门溜进了城堡。

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noun

后门，旁门，密道.

By extension, a separate or hidden way in or out of a place, situation etc.

Examples :

"The back gate was the postern for sneaking out of school during recess. "

后门是课间休息时偷偷溜出学校的密道。

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noun

地道，暗道。

A subterranean passage communicating between the parade and the main ditch, or between the ditches and the interior of the outworks.

Examples :

"The soldiers used the postern to move unseen between the fort and the outer defensive ditch. "

士兵们利用地道在堡垒和外壕之间秘密移动，不被发现。

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adjective

后方的，后面的

Situated at the rear; posterior.

Examples :

"The postern door of the old house creaked open, revealing a neglected garden. "

老房子的后门吱呀一声打开了，露出了一个荒芜的花园。

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