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复数形式
bulwarks
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海岸防护墙, 防护堤
a solid wall or barrier built along the shore to protect land or beaches from erosion and strong waves
- A massive stone bulwark protected the harbor from storms.
一座堡垒 般的巨大石墙保护港口免受风暴侵袭。
- The city constructed a bulwark to prevent flooding during high tides.
该城市建造了一个防波堤以防止高潮期间的洪水。
- Engineers repaired the damaged bulwark after the hurricane.
工程师在飓风后修复了受损的防波堤。
- The old bulwark has withstood centuries of ocean currents.
防波堤经受住了几个世纪的海流冲击。
- Without a proper bulwark, the shoreline would gradually disappear.
没有适当的防护堤，海岸线会逐渐消失。
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壁垒, 堡垒
a raised earthwork, wall, or other structure built to protect an area or fortification from attack
- The castle was surrounded by a thick bulwark for protection.
城堡被一道厚厚的壁垒包围以作保护。
- Soldiers took position behind the bulwark during the siege.
在围攻期间，士兵们在壁垒后面占据了位置。
- Ancient cities often relied on bulwarks to repel invaders.
古代城市常常依靠防御工事来击退入侵者。
- The construction of a new bulwark strengthened the fortress.
新壁垒的建造加强了堡垒。
- The attackers struggled to breach the stone bulwark.
攻击者难以突破石制的壁垒。
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舷墙, 防护栏
a protective, fence-like structure built around the deck of a ship to prevent people or objects from falling overboard
- The sailors leaned against the bulwark while gazing at the sea.
水手们靠在舷墙上凝视着大海。
- A sudden wave crashed against the ship's bulwark.
一个突如其来的波浪猛烈地撞击了船的 舷墙。
- The bulwark was reinforced to improve safety during storms.
为了在风暴期间提高安全性，舷墙得到了加固。
- Children were warned not to climb the bulwark on the deck.
孩子们被警告不要爬上甲板上的舷墙。
- The crew repainted the wooden bulwark to prevent rotting.
船员重新粉刷了木制舷墙以防止腐烂。