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The soldiers kept their heads down behind the bulwark.

士兵们在防波堤后坚守他们的岗位。

bulwark ['bʊlwək]

【释义】

a) something that protects you from dangerous or unpleasant situations

b) A bulwark is a wall built for protection or defense. If you and your pals build a secret fort for girls only, you might want to build a bulwark to surround it — with a "No Boys Allowed" sign posted prominently.

n. 壁垒;保障;防波堤

vt. 保护;筑垒保卫

a bulwark of liberty

自由的堡垒

My savings were to be a bulwark against unemployment.

我的积蓄将是我失业时的保障。

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