dungeon

• 名词，指城堡或要塞中阴暗的地下牢房或地牢，也泛指任何地下监狱或阴暗的地下室。

A noun referring to a dark, underground prison or cell, typically found in a castle or fortress.

1. Underground prisonB1formal

   A dark, often underground room or cell used to hold prisoners, especially in a castle or fortress.

   地牢

   • The king threw his enemies into the dungeon.
   • The prisoners were kept in a cold, damp dungeon.
   • They discovered a hidden dungeon beneath the castle.

   同义词celljaillockupoublietteprison

2. Fantasy game locationB1informal

   A location in role-playing games or fantasy settings where characters explore, fight monsters, and find treasure.

   地下城

   • The adventurers entered the dark dungeon to find the treasure.
   • The dungeon was filled with traps and goblins.
   • He spent hours designing a new dungeon for his D&D campaign.

   同义词caverncryptlabyrinthmazetombvault