| 单词 | moated |
| 释义 | moated (once / 22556 pages) adj WORD FAMILY moated USAGE EXAMPLESIf Manhattan is indeed becoming a moated retreat for gazillionaires, the most affluent neighborhoods would seem to be a no-go zone. New York Times(Jan 16, 2015) We went round and down the path, and he unlocked the door to the cat house, which was at the centre of a moated island. Yann Martel, Life of Pi(2001) But this one was treated more gently, so the moated ruins are extensive and atmospheric. The Guardian(Aug 17, 2012) adj protected by a deep wide ditch usually filled with water Syn protected kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss |
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