Bulwark Meaning in English
word
ˈbʊɫwɝk
BOOL-wurk
bˈʊlwɔːk
BOOL-wawk
释义
A bulwark is a strong wall built for defense, or anything that provides strong support or protection.
用法与细微差别
'Bulwark' is formal and literary, often used metaphorically for protection (e.g., 'a bulwark against disease'). Common in historical, military, or political contexts. Rare in casual speech.
Spanish: baluarte - defensaPortuguese (BR): baluarte - proteçãoPortuguese (PT): baluarte - proteçãoChinese (Simplified): 堡垒 - 防护Chinese (Traditional): 堡壘 - 防護Hindi: बचाव का किला - सुरक्षा कवचArabic: حِصْن - درعBengali: প্রাচীর - প্রতিরোধRussian: булварк - оплот - защитная стенаJapanese: 防波堤 - 防壁 - 砦Vietnamese: thành lũy - tường thành - chỗ dựa vững chắcKorean: 성벽 - 방벽 - 보루Turkish: siper - koruyucu duvar - dayanakUrdu: قلعہ کی دیوار - مضبوط حفاظتی حصارIndonesian: benteng - perlindungan
例句
The castle's thick walls served as a bulwark against invaders.
basic
A healthy lifestyle is a bulwark against disease.
basic
The organization became a bulwark for human rights.
basic
She sees education as a bulwark against poverty.
natural
Freedom of the press is often considered a bulwark of democracy.
natural
Parents try to be a bulwark for their children in hard times.
natural