fortification

CET-6 大学

n. 筑城, 防御工事, 要塞

发音

其它 /ˌfɔː(ɹ)tɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

词形变化

fortifications 复数 fortifications

教材释义与例句

名词

设防； 防御工事；加强；配方

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

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

    防御工事

    工事

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  2. 2.

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

    防御工事

    工事

    堡垒

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  3. 3.

    An increase in effectiveness, as by adding ingredients.

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  4. 4.

    A jagged pattern sometimes seen during an attack of migraine.

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词汇关系

名词

同义词 1

munition

上位词 6

art defense defence prowess artistry enrichment

下位词 10

castle bunker bastion dugout stockade parapet breastwork contravallation crownwork defilade

部分词 3

wall rampart bulwark

相关短语

fortification curtain fortification curtains

词源

Borrowed from Middle French fortification, from Late Latin fortificatio, fortificationem, from fortifico, from Latin fortis. By surface analysis, fort + -ification.

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