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martello tower

/mɑːrˈtɛloʊ ˈtaʊər/

翻译: 一种小型圆形防御工事,建于19世纪,通常有厚石墙和平顶用于架设火炮,主要用于大英帝国的海岸防御。

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/mɑːrˈtɛloʊ ˈtaʊər/C1formal
  • zh一种小型圆形防御工事,建于19世纪,通常有厚石墙和平顶用于架设火炮,主要用于大英帝国的海岸防御。

A small, circular defensive fort built in the 19th century, typically with thick stone walls and a flat roof for mounting cannons, used primarily in coastal defense across the British Empire.

  1. Defensive fortificationC1formalbritish

    A small, round, stone fort built in the 19th century, typically with thick walls and a flat roof for mounting cannons, used for coastal defense.

    zh防御工事

    • The British built a Martello tower on the coast to defend against invasion.
    • Tourists can visit the restored Martello tower overlooking the harbor.
    • The Martello tower's design allowed it to withstand heavy bombardment.