| 释义 |
bulwark /'bolwak; 'bulw k/ n 1 wall, esp one built of earth, against attack; earthwork; (fig) sth that defends or protects: 壁垒; 堡墨; 防御工事; (喻) 保卫或保护之物; 屏藩; 保障： Law is the ~ of society, gives us security. 法律是社会的保障。 2 (usu pl) wall round (esp a sailing) ship's deck. (通常两复数) (尤指帆船) 甲板上沿船殻之坚实围鹳; 弦鹳。 |