for·ti·fi·ca·tion
noun/ˌfɔːtɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/
/ˌfɔːrtɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/
- [countable, usually plural] a tower, wall, gun position, etc. built to defend a place against attack
碉堡；围墙；炮台；防御工事 - the ramparts and fortifications of the Old Town
旧城区的城墙和城堡
- the ramparts and fortifications of the Old Town
- [uncountable] the act of fortifying or making something stronger
筑城；设防；加强 - plans for the fortification of the city
城市设防计划
- plans for the fortification of the city
Word Originlate Middle English: via French from late Latin fortificatio(n-), from fortificare, from Latin fortis ‘strong’.