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单词

moat

释义

moat

noun countable

UK /məʊt/

Word Forms

singular	moat
plural	moats

1
a deep wide hole, usually filled with water, that surrounds a castle as protection against attack
Synonyms and related words
Castles, towers and fortifications
bailey
battlements
belfry
1. 1a
  a hole like a moat used in a zoo for preventing animals from escaping
  Synonyms and related words
  Zoos and safari parks
  captivity
  dolphinarium
  game reserve
2
a company that is good at protecting its market share and profits from rivals
The wider the moat, the larger the competitive advantage of the firm.
Submitted from:
United Kingdom on 20/02/2018
Open Dictionary - February2018

moat

noun countable

US /moʊt/

Word Forms

singular	moat
plural	moats

1
a deep wide hole, usually filled with water, that surrounds a castle as protection against attack
Synonyms and related words
Castles, towers and fortifications
bailey
battlements
belfry
1. 1a
  a hole like a moat used in a zoo for preventing animals from escaping
  Synonyms and related words
  Zoos and safari parks
  captivity
  game preserve
  game reserve
2
a company that is good at protecting its market share and profits from rivals
The wider the moat, the larger the competitive advantage of the firm.
Submitted from:
United Kingdom on 20/02/2018
Open Dictionary - February2018

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