citadel
柯林斯词典
1. N-COUNT In the past, a citadel was a strong building in or near a city, where people could shelter for safety. (古时建在城市里或城市附近,保护民众安全的)堡垒
The citadel at Besançon towered above the river. 贝桑松城堡高过河面。
2. N-COUNT If you describe a system or organization as a citadel of a particular way of life, usually one you disapprove of, you mean that it is powerful and effective in defending that way of life. 堡垒; 指强有效保护型的生活方式[正式] [usu N 'of' n]
The business is no longer regarded as a citadel of commerce. 这个生意已经不再被看作是商业堡垒了。
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citadel /ˈsɪtədəl, -dɛl/ (citadels)
剑桥词典
citadel noun [C] (BUILDING)
a strong castle in or near a city , where people can shelter from danger , especially during a war
城堡;堡垒,要塞
The town has a 14th century citadel overlooking the river . 镇上有座14世纪的城堡俯瞰着河面。
citadel noun [C] (ORGANIZATION)
literarya powerful organization in which finding a job is difficult for someone who does not know people who work there
(难以进入的)排外组织
At the age of 32, she managed to enter one of the citadels of high fashion . 32岁时,她成功进入了一个有着强烈排外情结的高端时装设计圈。 返回 citadel