英语词汇“bulwark”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

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Noun democratic principles that stand as a bulwark against tyranny Verb vowed to use any means necessary to bulwark the country against a terrorist attack

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Noun

His promise of sweeping change in a country that has long been a bulwark of regional stability has many in Washington on edge.

Elvia Limón, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2022 Democrats need to be a bulwark against Republican extremism.

Jill Filipovic, CNN, 11 May 2022 With sufficient resources, leadership, and partnerships, state parties can be a bulwark against attacks on democracy.

Ben Wikler, The New Republic, 28 Feb. 2022 Conservatives cherished him as a bulwark against atonal chaos.

Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2022 For President Tshisekedi, casting his nation as a bulwark against global warming has met with political realities.

New York Times, 24 July 2022 This has left big tech companies like Twitter in the unique position of being a major bulwark against government censorship.

Wired, 14 July 2022 The persistent desire of many businesses to hire and grow is providing a bulwark against the likelihood that the economy will tip into recession over the next year.

Christopher Rugaber, Anchorage Daily News, 8 July 2022 The persistent desire of many businesses to hire and grow is providing a bulwark against the likelihood that the economy will tip into recession.

Christopher Rugaber, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2022

Verb

The goal is to bulwark oil and gas against ambitious climate change policies by claiming the moral high ground — even as those fuels kindle a global crisis that disproportionately harms people who aren’t white.

Los Angeles Times, 24 Nov. 2020 The company is hoping to bulwark itself in an uncertain economy.

Lucinda Shen, Fortune, 4 May 2020 Iconic businesses would be boarded up, as if bulwarked against some invading army.

James Ross Gardner, The New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2020 But so is lasting peace, bulwarked by the safeguarding of human rights — particularly for Afghan women — and the prevention of Afghanistan again becoming a haven for terrorism.

Chicago Tribune, Twin Cities, 8 Sep. 2019 Even Einstein, the prototypical loner, was bulwarked by a vast correspondence of arguing and discussion.

Dennis Overbye, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2016 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun and Verb

Middle English bulwerke, from Middle Dutch bolwerc, from bolle tree trunk + werc work

First Known Use

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined above

单词	bulwark
释义	bulwark 1 of 2 noun bul·wark ˈbu̇l-(ˌ)wərk -ˌwȯrk; ˈbəl-(ˌ)wərk; sense 3 also ˈbə-ˌläk 1 a : a solid wall-like structure raised for defense : rampart b : breakwater, seawall building a bulwark in the harbor 2 : a strong support or protection democratic principles that stand as a bulwark against tyranny a bulwark of freedom 3 nautical : the side of a ship above the upper deck —usually used in plural bulwark 2 of 2 verb bulwarked; bulwarking; bulwarks transitive verb : to fortify or safeguard with a bulwark ability to bulwark a moral choice Margaret Mead Synonyms Verb cover defend fence fend forfend guard keep protect safeguard screen secure shield ward See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun democratic principles that stand as a bulwark against tyranny Verb vowed to use any means necessary to bulwark the country against a terrorist attack Recent Examples on the Web Noun His promise of sweeping change in a country that has long been a bulwark of regional stability has many in Washington on edge. Elvia Limón, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2022 Democrats need to be a bulwark against Republican extremism. Jill Filipovic, CNN, 11 May 2022 With sufficient resources, leadership, and partnerships, state parties can be a bulwark against attacks on democracy. Ben Wikler, The New Republic, 28 Feb. 2022 Conservatives cherished him as a bulwark against atonal chaos. Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2022 For President Tshisekedi, casting his nation as a bulwark against global warming has met with political realities. New York Times, 24 July 2022 This has left big tech companies like Twitter in the unique position of being a major bulwark against government censorship. Wired, 14 July 2022 The persistent desire of many businesses to hire and grow is providing a bulwark against the likelihood that the economy will tip into recession over the next year. Christopher Rugaber, Anchorage Daily News, 8 July 2022 The persistent desire of many businesses to hire and grow is providing a bulwark against the likelihood that the economy will tip into recession. Christopher Rugaber, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2022 Verb The goal is to bulwark oil and gas against ambitious climate change policies by claiming the moral high ground — even as those fuels kindle a global crisis that disproportionately harms people who aren’t white. Los Angeles Times, 24 Nov. 2020 The company is hoping to bulwark itself in an uncertain economy. Lucinda Shen, Fortune, 4 May 2020 Iconic businesses would be boarded up, as if bulwarked against some invading army. James Ross Gardner, The New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2020 But so is lasting peace, bulwarked by the safeguarding of human rights — particularly for Afghan women — and the prevention of Afghanistan again becoming a haven for terrorism. Chicago Tribune, Twin Cities, 8 Sep. 2019 Even Einstein, the prototypical loner, was bulwarked by a vast correspondence of arguing and discussion. Dennis Overbye, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2016 See More Word History Etymology Noun and Verb Middle English bulwerke, from Middle Dutch bolwerc, from bolle tree trunk + werc work First Known Use Noun 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Verb 15th century, in the meaning defined above Kids Definition bulwark noun bul·wark ˈbu̇l-wərk 1 : a solid structure like a wall built for defense against an enemy 2 : something that defends or protects bulwark 1 of 2 verb as in to protect to drive danger or attack away from vowed to use any means necessary to bulwark the country against attack Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance protect defend shield safeguard guard fence secure ward fend forfend prevent keep screen preserve withstand stand up for cover resist oppose save wall war avert buffer conserve palisade fight battle contend picket Antonyms & Near Antonyms assault attack assail beset overrun cave yield submit storm bombard besiege capitulate See More bulwark 2 of 2 noun 1 as in bastion Synonyms & Similar Words bastion rampart fortress stronghold battlement breastwork fortification citadel parapet fort embattlement redoubt castle earthwork bunker blockhouse fastness hold dugout garrison house alcazar casbah kasbah 2 as in support Synonyms & Similar Words support buttress shore bedrock framework anchorage foundation cornerstone keystone prop brace substructure basis mount infrastructure substratum underpinning base bed justification groundwork stay theory presumption footing backbone rationale root warp center ground assumption presupposition touchstone bottom warrant warp and woof hub seat premise thesis nucleus focus core supposition heart premiss kernel essence quintessence soul eye 3 as in embankment Synonyms & Similar Words embankment tor precipice butte palisade declivity hogback bluff cuesta cliff scarp escarpment scar pitch barranca crag barranco drop-off
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