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单词 bridgehead
释义 bridgehead
\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun
Etymology: translation of French tête de pont
1.
 a. : a defensive work covering or commanding the extremity of a bridge nearest the enemy
 b. : a locality held by the enemy and garrisoned or fortified to protect a bridge site, ford, or defile on the enemy's side
 c. : a position or area around or commanding the end of a bridge
  < railroad shops were built near the bridgehead on the north side — American Guide Series: Arkansas >
2.
 a. : an advanced position or salient seized in hostile territory and defended as a foothold for further advance
 b. : any advanced or initial commanding position (as in politics or commerce)
  < many bridgeheads have been established along the coast and far up the Amazon to exploit commodities in world demand — Allan Murray >
  < hold a permanent bridgehead in No. American markets — Dennis May >
  < the winning of labor's first international bridgehead — Carol Riegelman >
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