Escarpment
01
a steep man-made slope in front of a fortification
例子
Soldiers defended the fort from behind the escarpment.
The engineers built an escarpment to strengthen the castle walls.
02
陡崖, 悬崖
a steep, high slope or cliff formed by erosion
例子
The Grand Canyon features a massive escarpment, revealing layers of geological history.
大峡谷有一个巨大的悬崖，揭示了地质历史的层次。
The Niagara Escarpment extends across North America, influencing the landscape and ecology of the region.
尼亚加拉悬崖横跨北美，影响着该地区的景观和生态。
