stronghold
US /ˈstrɑːŋ.hoʊld/
UK /ˈstrɒŋ.həʊld/
名詞
1.
據點, 堡壘, 要塞
a place that has been fortified to protect it against attack
範例:
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The ancient castle served as a powerful stronghold against invaders.
這座古老的城堡是抵禦入侵者的強大據點。
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The rebels retreated to their mountain stronghold.
叛軍撤退到他們的山區據點。
2.
堡壘, 據點, 根據地
a place where a particular cause or belief is strongly defended or upheld
範例:
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The university has long been a stronghold of liberal thought.
這所大學長期以來一直是自由思想的堡壘。
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This region is a traditional stronghold for the ruling party.
這個地區是執政黨的傳統根據地。