| 单词 | citadel |
| 释义 | citadel (sɪtədəl ) Word forms: citadels 1. countable noun In the past, a citadel was a strong building in or near a city, where people could shelter for safety. The citadel at Besançon towered above the river. Synonyms: fortress, keep, tower, stronghold 2. countable noun If you describe a system or organization as a citadel of a particular way of life, usually one you disapprove of, you mean that it is powerful and effective in defending that way of life. [formal, disapproval] The business is no longer regarded as a citadel of commerce. [+ of] |
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