Definition of Martello in English:

Martello

(also Martello tower)

nounPlural Martellos mɑːˈtɛləʊmɑrˈtɛloʊ

Any of numerous small circular forts that were erected for defence purposes along the coasts of Britain during the Napoleonic Wars.
（拿破仑战争时期沿英国东南海岸为防御目的而筑的）海岸圆堡，圆形石堡
Example sentencesExamples
- We encountered many of them during the walk, along with the plethora of round Martello tower fortifications and Jersey's impressive castles.
- Beginning at a Martello Tower just outside Folkestone, Nicholas reveals that 74 such towers were built in the early years of the 19th century to defend us against Napoleon Bonaparte, who had already overrun most of Europe.
- There is a picnic area by the Martello tower and a stepped access to the lower promenade.
- Visitors can learn about the pirates of the area, the Martello towers and more current information on fishing in the area.
- The government hoped to defend the mainland by fortifying the coast with Martello towers, embodying the Militia (the home defence force), and extending the Militia Acts to Scotland and Ireland.

Origin

Alteration (by association with Italian martello 'hammer') of Cape Mortella in Corsica, where such a tower proved difficult for the English to capture in 1794.

Definition of Martello in US English:

Martello

(also Martello tower)

nounmɑrˈtɛloʊmärˈtelō

Any of numerous small circular forts that were erected for defense purposes along the southeast coasts of England during the Napoleonic Wars.
（拿破仑战争时期沿英国东南海岸为防御目的而筑的）海岸圆堡，圆形石堡
Example sentencesExamples
- There is a picnic area by the Martello tower and a stepped access to the lower promenade.
- Visitors can learn about the pirates of the area, the Martello towers and more current information on fishing in the area.
- We encountered many of them during the walk, along with the plethora of round Martello tower fortifications and Jersey's impressive castles.
- Beginning at a Martello Tower just outside Folkestone, Nicholas reveals that 74 such towers were built in the early years of the 19th century to defend us against Napoleon Bonaparte, who had already overrun most of Europe.
- The government hoped to defend the mainland by fortifying the coast with Martello towers, embodying the Militia (the home defence force), and extending the Militia Acts to Scotland and Ireland.

Origin

Alteration (by association with Italian martello ‘hammer’) of Cape Mortella in Corsica, where such a tower proved difficult for the English to capture in 1794.

单词	Martello
释义	Definition of Martello in English: Martello (also Martello tower) nounPlural Martellos mɑːˈtɛləʊmɑrˈtɛloʊ Any of numerous small circular forts that were erected for defence purposes along the coasts of Britain during the Napoleonic Wars. （拿破仑战争时期沿英国东南海岸为防御目的而筑的）海岸圆堡，圆形石堡 Example sentencesExamples We encountered many of them during the walk, along with the plethora of round Martello tower fortifications and Jersey's impressive castles. Beginning at a Martello Tower just outside Folkestone, Nicholas reveals that 74 such towers were built in the early years of the 19th century to defend us against Napoleon Bonaparte, who had already overrun most of Europe. There is a picnic area by the Martello tower and a stepped access to the lower promenade. Visitors can learn about the pirates of the area, the Martello towers and more current information on fishing in the area. The government hoped to defend the mainland by fortifying the coast with Martello towers, embodying the Militia (the home defence force), and extending the Militia Acts to Scotland and Ireland. Origin Alteration (by association with Italian martello 'hammer') of Cape Mortella in Corsica, where such a tower proved difficult for the English to capture in 1794. Definition of Martello in US English: Martello (also Martello tower) nounmɑrˈtɛloʊmärˈtelō Any of numerous small circular forts that were erected for defense purposes along the southeast coasts of England during the Napoleonic Wars. （拿破仑战争时期沿英国东南海岸为防御目的而筑的）海岸圆堡，圆形石堡 Example sentencesExamples There is a picnic area by the Martello tower and a stepped access to the lower promenade. Visitors can learn about the pirates of the area, the Martello towers and more current information on fishing in the area. We encountered many of them during the walk, along with the plethora of round Martello tower fortifications and Jersey's impressive castles. Beginning at a Martello Tower just outside Folkestone, Nicholas reveals that 74 such towers were built in the early years of the 19th century to defend us against Napoleon Bonaparte, who had already overrun most of Europe. The government hoped to defend the mainland by fortifying the coast with Martello towers, embodying the Militia (the home defence force), and extending the Militia Acts to Scotland and Ireland. Origin Alteration (by association with Italian martello ‘hammer’) of Cape Mortella in Corsica, where such a tower proved difficult for the English to capture in 1794.
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