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barbacan

/ˈbɑː.bə.kən/

翻译: 指城堡或防御工事中的防御塔,尤指城门或桥上的瞭望塔或外垒。

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noun

/ˈbɑː.bə.kən/C2formal
  • zh指城堡或防御工事中的防御塔,尤指城门或桥上的瞭望塔或外垒。

A noun referring to a tower that forms part of a defensive structure, such as a castle or fortification.

  1. Defensive towerC1formal

    A fortified tower or gateway, often located at the entrance of a castle or city wall, used for defense.

    zh瓮城

    • The barbacan stood guard over the main entrance to the medieval castle.
    • Archers positioned themselves on the barbacan to repel attackers.
    • The ancient city's barbacan was reinforced with thick stone walls.

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