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单词 bridgehead
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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024
bridge•head /ˈbrɪdʒˌhɛd/USA pronunciation   n. [countable]
  1. Militarya position taken by an army on the enemy side of a river to protect the crossing of friendly troops:established a bridgehead and began moving up troops.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024
bridge•head  (brijhed′),USA pronunciation n. 
  1. a position held or to be gained on the enemy side of a river, defile, or other obstacle, to cover the crossing of friendly troops.
  2. any position gained that can be used as a foothold for further advancement;
    beachhead.
  3. a defensive work covering or protecting the end of a bridge toward the enemy.
  • bridge1 + head 1805–15

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
bridgehead /ˈbrɪdʒˌhɛd/ n
  1. an area of ground secured or to be taken on the enemy's side of an obstacle, esp a defended river
  2. a fortified or defensive position at the end of a bridge nearest to the enemy
  3. an advantageous position gained for future expansion
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