单词	fortification
释义	English American fortificationnoun uk/ˌfɔː.tɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/us/ˌfɔːr.t̬ə.fəˈkeɪ.ʃən/ [ C usually plural ] strong walls, towers, etc. that are built to protect a place: Some of the old fortifications still exist. The fortifications of the castle were massive and impenetrable. [ U ] the act of fortifying something Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Fortifications acropolis barricade bastion battlements castle citadel drawbridge earthwork enceinte entanglement fort foxhole keep moat moated pillbox portcullis rampart stronghold turret See more results » You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Becoming and making stronger fortificationnoun [ U/C ] us/ˌfɔr·t̬ə·fɪˈkeɪ·ʃən/ the act of strengthening something, esp. in order to protect it: [ U ] I had a cup of tea as fortification for the afternoon’s work. A fortification is a strong building, wall, tower, etc. that is built to protect a place: [ usually pl ] Those towers were part of the city’s fortifications.
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