英语词汇“citadel”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

citadel

(sɪtədəl )

Word forms: citadels

1. countable noun

In the past, a citadel was a strong building in or near a city, where people could shelter for safety.

The citadel at Besançon towered above the river.

Synonyms: fortress, keep, tower, stronghold

2. countable noun

If you describe a system or organization as a citadel of a particular way of life, usually one you disapprove of, you mean that it is powerful and effective in defending that way of life. [formal, disapproval]

The business is no longer regarded as a citadel of commerce. [+ of]

单词	citadel
释义	citadel (sɪtədəl ) Word forms: citadels 1. countable noun In the past, a citadel was a strong building in or near a city, where people could shelter for safety. The citadel at Besançon towered above the river. Synonyms: fortress, keep, tower, stronghold 2. countable noun If you describe a system or organization as a citadel of a particular way of life, usually one you disapprove of, you mean that it is powerful and effective in defending that way of life. [formal, disapproval] The business is no longer regarded as a citadel of commerce. [+ of]
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