kremlin

A noun referring to a fortified central complex or citadel found in historic Russian towns and cities.

zh指俄罗斯历史城市中设防的中心建筑群或城堡，尤指莫斯科的克里姆林宫；泛指要塞或堡垒。ruСуществительное, обозначающее укреплённый центральный комплекс или цитадель, встречающиеся в исторических русских городах.esSustantivo que designa el complejo fortificado central o ciudadela que se encuentra en las ciudades históricas rusas; por extensión, se refiere al gobierno ruso o al complejo del Kremlin de Moscú.frSubstantif désignant un ensemble fortifié central ou une citadelle, typique des anciennes villes russes.deEin befestigter zentraler Komplex oder eine Zitadelle, wie sie in historischen russischen Städten vorkommen; der Kern oder die Burg einer russischen Stadt.ptSubstantivo que designa o complexo central fortificado ou cidadela encontrado em cidades históricas russas; o termo também é usado como metonímia para o governo russo.arاسم يدل على مجمّع محصّن أو قلعة في وسط المدن الروسية التاريخية، ويُستخدم أيضًا للإشارة إلى مقر الحكومة الروسية في موسكو.

1. Citadel of a Russian town B1 formal

   A historic fortified complex or citadel located in a Russian city or town, typically containing cathedrals, palaces, and government buildings.

   • The ancient kremlin of Novgorod is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
   • Tourists often explore the kremlin to see the old cathedrals and museums.
   • Many Russian towns have their own kremlin, each with unique architecture.
   • The kremlin served as a defensive stronghold in medieval times.

   zh克里姆林宫ruКремльesKremlin (fortaleza urbana rusa)frKremlin (citadelle russe)deKremlptKremlinarالكرملين

   同义词: bastioncitadelfortfortificationfortresskeepstronghold

2. The Russian government B2 formal political

   Used metonymically to refer to the government of Russia, especially the executive branch centered in the Moscow Kremlin.

   • The Kremlin announced new economic sanctions today.
   • Kremlin officials declined to comment on the negotiations.
   • Relations between the Kremlin and Western governments remain tense.
   • The statement was issued by the Kremlin press service.

   zh俄罗斯政府ruПравительство Россииesel Kremlin (gobierno ruso)frLe KremlindeKremlptGoverno da Rússiaarالحكومة الروسية

   同义词: moscow

• kremlins plural form
• kremlins' possessive plural form
• kremlin's possessive singular form