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escarpments
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a steep man-made slope in front of a fortification
- Soldiers defended the fort from behind the escarpment.
- The engineers built an escarpment to strengthen the castle walls.
- Attackers struggled to climb the fort's steep escarpment.
- The historic fort retains its original stone escarpment.
- A wooden palisade crowned the escarpment for added defense.
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陡崖, 悬崖
a steep, high slope or cliff formed by erosion
- The Grand Canyon features a massive escarpment, revealing layers of geological history.
大峡谷有一个巨大的悬崖，揭示了地质历史的层次。
- The Niagara Escarpment extends across North America, influencing the landscape and ecology of the region.
尼亚加拉悬崖横跨北美，影响着该地区的景观和生态。
- Hiking trails along the escarpment offered adventurous routes with breathtaking vistas.
沿着悬崖的远足小径提供了冒险路线和令人叹为观止的景色。
- The escarpment acted as a natural barrier, protecting the valley below from strong winds.
悬崖作为天然屏障，保护下面的山谷免受强风的侵袭。
- The escarpment created a dramatic backdrop for the waterfall, enhancing its scenic beauty.
悬崖为瀑布创造了一个戏剧性的背景，增强了它的风景美。
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