Bastion

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What Does Bastion Mean?

  • 堡垒
  • 防御工事
  • 支持者

Bastion Pronunciation

/ˈbæs.tɪ.ən/

Bastion Definition

noun

Definition

A projecting part of a fortification that provides a defensive position.

In ZH

防御工事的突出部分，提供防御位置。

How to Use Bastion in a Sentence

  • The castle's bastion was built to withstand attacks.
  • She felt that education was a bastion of freedom.
  • The military used the bastion for strategic purposes.
  • During the siege, the bastion remained intact.
  • The community center acted as a bastion for local culture.
noun

Definition

A stronghold or place of safety.

In ZH

一个坚固的地方或安全之地。

How to Use Bastion in a Sentence

  • The library was a bastion of knowledge in the town.
  • He considered his home a bastion of privacy.
  • The organization serves as a bastion for human rights.
  • For many, faith is a bastion against despair.
  • The old fortress became a historical bastion.

Synonyms for Bastion