fortress
/ˈfɔːtrəs/ · /ˈfɔːrtrəs/
CEFR level B2Topic HistoryWord #3993 in the learning path
堡垒；要塞
Definitions
n. A strongly defended building or place designed to resist attack.
堡垒；要塞
Example
We climbed the hill to explore the old fortress.
我们爬上山丘，探访那座古老的要塞。
Restoring a historic fortress can attract visitors while preserving evidence of a region's military past.
修复历史要塞既能吸引游客，也能保存当地军事历史的见证。
Collocations
- a medieval fortress
- a heavily fortified fortress
- an island fortress
Word family
- fort (n.)
- fortify (v.)
- fortification (n.)
Synonyms
- stronghold
- citadel
- fort
Usage tip
指防御坚固的要塞；castle更强调城堡建筑。
FAQ
- What does fortress mean?
- A strongly defended building or place designed to resist attack.
- How is fortress pronounced?
- UK /ˈfɔːtrəs/, US /ˈfɔːrtrəs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
