释义 |
rampart/ˈræmpɑ:t/ n. & v.●n. 1a a defensive wall with a broad top and usu. a stone parapet (顶部很宽、通常有石头胸墙的)堤状防御墙 b a walkway on top of such a wall 防御墙顶部的走道 2 a defence or protection 防御物,保护物,壁垒 ●v. tr. fortify or protect with or as with a rampart 筑防御墙保卫,防卫 [French rempart, rempar, via remparer ‘fortify’ from emparer ‘take possession of’, ultimately from Latin ante ‘before’ + parare ‘prepare’] |