redoubt
US /rɪˈdaʊt/
UK /rɪˈdaʊt/
名詞
1.
堡壘, 設防陣地
a small, often temporary, defensive fortification, typically square or polygonal, and without flanking defenses
範例:
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The soldiers constructed a temporary redoubt to defend their position.
士兵們建造了一個臨時堡壘來防禦他們的陣地。
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The enemy failed to breach the well-fortified redoubt.
敵人未能攻破這個防禦嚴密的堡壘。
2.
避難所, 安全地帶
a place of retreat or safety
範例:
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The old library became a redoubt for scholars seeking quiet study.
老圖書館成了學者們尋求安靜學習的避難所。
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In times of crisis, the mountain fortress served as a secure redoubt.
在危機時期，山地堡壘是安全的避難所。