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fortification

/fɔrtəfəkeɪʃən/

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a defensive wall or structure

防御工事；堡垒

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The stone fortification protected the town for centuries.
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那道石砌防御工事保护了城镇好几个世纪。
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Pronunciation: /fɔrtəfəkeɪʃən/

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