pretoria

• 比勒陀利亚，南非豪登省北部城市，是南非的行政首都，也是中央政府所在地。

A proper noun referring to a city in the Transvaal region of South Africa, which serves as the administrative seat of the country's executive branch of government.

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1. Capital cityB1formal

   One of the three capital cities of South Africa, serving as the administrative and executive capital, located in the Gauteng province.

   比勒陀利亚

   • Pretoria is known for its jacaranda trees that bloom in spring.
   • The Union Buildings in Pretoria house the offices of the South African president.
   • Many government departments are located in Pretoria.

• 古罗马军队中统帅的帐篷，用作指挥官的司令部或指挥部。

A noun referring to the tent of an ancient Roman general, serving as the commander's headquarters within a military camp.

1. General's tentC2formal

   The tent of a Roman general or commander in the field, used as a headquarters.

   统帅帐篷

   • The general gave orders from his pretorium.
   • Soldiers gathered around the pretorium for the briefing.
   • The pretorium was set up at the center of the camp.

2. Governor's residenceC2formal

   The official residence or palace of a Roman governor or high-ranking official.

   总督府

   • The governor held court in the pretorium.
   • The pretorium in Jerusalem was a grand building.
   • Pilate's judgment was delivered from the pretorium.