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
A massive stone bulwark protected the harbor from storms.
一座堡垒 般的巨大石墙保护港口免受风暴侵袭。
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
The castle was surrounded by a thick bulwark for protection.
城堡被一道厚厚的壁垒包围以作保护。
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
The sailors leaned against the bulwark while gazing at the sea.
水手们靠在舷墙上凝视着大海。
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
The sturdy walls of the fortress bulwark the kingdom against enemy attacks.
堡垒坚固的城墙保护王国免受敌人攻击。
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。
