fort
n
1 building(s) specially made or strengthened for the military defence of an area 要塞; 堡垒; 碉堡; 城堡.
2 (idm 习语) hold the `fort have the responsibility or care of sth/sb in the absence of others 代他人尽责或替他人关照某人[某事物].
🔁 扩展释义
*[fɒ:t]n. 堡垒, 要塞, 易货站vt. 设要塞保卫vi. 设要塞相关词组: hold the fort
🌿 同词根单词
fortifyvt. 加强,增强;增加营养物;使体力增加;鼓励,使(意志等)坚定;
vi. 构筑防御工事;
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