Bulwark
01
海岸防壁, 防護堤
a solid wall or barrier built along the shore to protect land or beaches from erosion and strong waves
例
A massive stone bulwark protected the harbor from storms.
防壁 の巨大な石が港を嵐から守っていた。
The city constructed a bulwark to prevent flooding during high tides.
その都市は高潮時の洪水を防ぐために防壁を建設しました。
02
堡塁, 防壁
a raised earthwork, wall, or other structure built to protect an area or fortification from attack
例
The castle was surrounded by a thick bulwark for protection.
城は保護のために厚い堡塁に囲まれていた。
Soldiers took position behind the bulwark during the siege.
包囲中、兵士たちは堡塁の後ろに陣取った。
03
舷牆, 防護柵
a protective, fence-like structure built around the deck of a ship to prevent people or objects from falling overboard
例
The sailors leaned against the bulwark while gazing at the sea.
船員たちは海を見つめながら 舷牆 にもたれかかった。
A sudden wave crashed against the ship 's bulwark.
突然の波が船の 舷牆 に激しく打ちつけた。
to bulwark
01
守る, 防衛する
to defend or protect something by serving as a strong barrier against potential harm or danger
例
The sturdy walls of the fortress bulwark the kingdom against enemy attacks.
要塞の頑丈な壁は、敵の攻撃から王国を守ります。
Last year, we successfully bulwarked our home against the floodwaters with sandbags.
昨年、私たちは砂袋で家を洪水からうまく守りました。
