fortification

英 [ˌfɔːtɪfɪ'keɪʃn] 美 [ˌfɔːrtɪfɪ'keɪʃn]

• n. 防御工事（尤指堡垒、要塞城墙等）

英英释义

Noun:

1. defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it

2. the art or science of strengthening defenses

3. the addition of an ingredient for the purpose of enrichment (as the addition of alcohol to wine or the addition of vitamins to food)

例句

用作名词 (n.)

1. In the distance the fortification of an Afghan army and police post was visible.
   远处，可以看到阿富汗政府军的防御工事和警察的据点。

经典引文

• Much common good..likely to arise with mutual fortification of both those kingdoms.

  出自： W. Raleigh

词汇搭配

• permanent fortification 永久筑城
• vitamin fortification 维生素强化,维生素增...

近反义词

【近义词】

• defense 防卫
• moat 壕沟
• blockade 【C】封锁
• tower 塔
• embankment 堤防
• barrier 栅栏
• security 安全
• wall 墙壁
• fort 堡垒
• barricade 【C】路障
• stronghold 要塞
• refreshment 恢复
• inspiration 灵感
• buttresses 桥墩
• protection 保护
• defence 防御
• reinforcement 增强
• building up 装配(安装
• munition 军火的