bulwark

noun

UK/ˈbʊl.wək/
US/ˈbʊl.wɚk/

Definitions of bulwark noun

  1. Countable(可数名词)

    something that provides protection against danger or adversity

    保护;保障;防御

    • They saw their religious faith as a bulwark against oppression.

      他们将宗教信仰视为对抗压迫的堡垒。

    • Sound fiscal policy is a bulwark against economic recession.

      健全的财政政策是对抗经济衰退的堡垒。

    • Education serves as a bulwark for social progress.

      教育是社会进步的堡垒。