stronghold
US /ˈstrɑːŋ.hoʊld/
UK /ˈstrɒŋ.həʊld/
名词
1.
据点, 堡垒, 要塞
a place that has been fortified to protect it against attack
示例:
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The ancient castle served as a powerful stronghold against invaders.
这座古老的城堡是抵御入侵者的强大据点。
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The rebels retreated to their mountain stronghold.
叛军撤退到他们的山区据点。
2.
堡垒, 据点, 根据地
a place where a particular cause or belief is strongly defended or upheld
示例:
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The university has long been a stronghold of liberal thought.
这所大学长期以来一直是自由思想的堡垒。
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This region is a traditional stronghold for the ruling party.
这个地区是执政党的传统根据地。