citadel
n. 城堡,要塞; 大本營,根據地,避難所; (軍艦上的)炮廓
In the past, a citadel was a strong building in or near a city, where people could shelter for safety.
The citadel at Besançon towered above the river.
貝桑松的城堡高高地聳立在河邊。
If you describe a system or organization as a citadel of a particular way of life, usually one you disapprove of, you mean that it is powerful and effective in defending that way of life.
The business is no longer regarded as a citadel of commerce.
該行業不再被視為貿易的堡壘。
1. a stronghold into which people could go for shelter during a battle
But Pax Tharkas is a fortified citadel.
但是帕克·塔卡斯是一座堅固的軍事基地.
Second Gentleman. They give their greeting to the citadel; This likewise is a friend.
軍官乙他們向我們城上放禮炮了; 到來的也是我們的朋友.
In 1942, however, this citadel fell to the Japanese.
但是, 1942年這座城堡落到了日本人手裡.
He died for Germany in the gigantic and futile operation called Citadel.
他在被稱為“城堡”行動的一次大規模的勞而無功的戰役中陣亡.
Towns with a Citadel attract more troops than a town with a Fort.
擁有大本營的城鎮比擁有堡壘的更能吸引部隊加入.