sentinel
US /ˈsen.t̬ɪ.nəl/
UK /ˈsen.tɪ.nəl/
名词
哨兵, 卫兵
a soldier or guard whose job is to stand and keep watch
示例:
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The lone sentinel stood guard at the castle gate.
孤独的哨兵在城堡大门站岗。
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The ancient tree stood as a silent sentinel over the valley.
古老的树像一个沉默的哨兵守卫着山谷。
动词
守卫, 看守
to guard or protect (something)
示例:
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The soldiers were ordered to sentinel the perimeter.
士兵们奉命守卫周边。
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A lighthouse sentinels the treacherous coastline.
灯塔守卫着险恶的海岸线。