Fort
01
砦
a strong building or area where soldiers stay to defend against enemies
例
The soldiers defended the fort against enemy attacks.
兵士たちは敵の攻撃から砦を守った。
The ancient fort overlooked the strategic valley.
古代の砦は戦略的な谷を見下ろしていた。
02
砦, 要塞
a building or group of buildings used by troops to protect an area
例
The soldiers stationed at the fort defended the strategic hilltop from enemy attacks.
砦に駐留していた兵士たちは、戦略的な丘の頂上を敵の攻撃から守った。
The fort overlooked the river, providing a commanding view of the surrounding countryside.
その砦は川を見下ろし、周囲の田園地帯を一望できる眺めを提供していた。
to fort
01
to place or station soldiers in a fort for defense or strategic purposes
例
The general forted his troops along the border.
Soldiers were forted in the hilltop stronghold.
02
to enclose an area with fortifications or protective structures
例
Engineers forted the perimeter against attack.
The settlers forted the trading post with timber palisades.
03
to take shelter or seek refuge in a fort or fortified place
例
Families forted in the stronghold during the storm.
Villagers forted in the castle as raiders approached.
