| 释义 |
| | | | NOUN | | | | | /ˈbʊlwək/ | | | | | 1 | C formal someone or something that protects or defends something such as a belief , idea , or way of life 保护者；保障；堡垒 | The country is valued as a bulwark of peace, stability, and democracy in a difficult region of the world. 这个国家被誉为世界困难地区和平、稳定和民主的保障。 | | +against a bulwark against a resurgence of fascism 抵御法西斯主义复活的堡垒 | | | | | 2 | C a wall that is built for defence （防御用的）壁垒 | | | | 3 | bulwarks plural technical the sides of a ship above the deck （船的）舷墙 | | |