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dungeon

/ˈdʌndʒən/

CEFR level C1Topic HistoryWord #6313 in the learning path

地牢

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Definitions

n. a dark underground prison, especially beneath a castle

地牢

Example

We explored the castle's cold dungeon with a guide.

我们跟着导游参观了城堡里阴冷的地牢。

Preserving a medieval dungeon can help museums illustrate how imprisonment and justice have changed over time.

保护中世纪地牢可以帮助博物馆展示监禁方式和司法制度随时间发生的变化。

Collocations

  • castle dungeon
  • dark dungeon
  • escape from a dungeon

Usage tip

通常指城堡地下的阴暗牢房,不是普通地下室。

FAQ

What does dungeon mean?
a dark underground prison, especially beneath a castle
How is dungeon pronounced?
UK /ˈdʌndʒən/, US /ˈdʌndʒən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.

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