Bulwark
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海岸防护墙, 防护堤
a solid wall or barrier built along the shore to protect land or beaches from erosion and strong waves
例子
The city constructed a bulwark to prevent flooding during high tides.
该城市建造了一个防波堤以防止高潮期间的洪水。
02
壁垒, 堡垒
a raised earthwork, wall, or other structure built to protect an area or fortification from attack
例子
Soldiers took position behind the bulwark during the siege.
在围攻期间，士兵们在壁垒后面占据了位置。
03
舷墙, 防护栏
a protective, fence-like structure built around the deck of a ship to prevent people or objects from falling overboard
例子
A sudden wave crashed against the ship 's bulwark.
一个突如其来的波浪猛烈地撞击了船的 舷墙。
to bulwark
01
保护, 防卫
to defend or protect something by serving as a strong barrier against potential harm or danger
例子
Last year, we successfully bulwarked our home against the floodwaters with sandbags.
去年，我们成功地用沙袋保护了我们的家免受洪水侵袭。
