
好词典

源自拉丁语 'civitas'(城市),通过意大利语 'cittadella'(小城市或堡垒)演变而来,最初指城市中的防御核心。
❶ 指建在高处的坚固堡垒或要塞,通常用于军事防御,保护城市免受敌人攻击。
“The ancient citadel stood atop the hill, guarding the city below.”
(古老的城堡矗立在山顶,守护着下方的城市。)
“Soldiers retreated to the citadel when the enemy attacked.”
(敌人进攻时,士兵们撤退到了要塞。)
❶ 比喻某个组织或思想的核心或重要据点,象征力量或权威的中心。
“The university was considered a citadel of knowledge and learning.”
(这所大学被视为知识和学问的堡垒。)
“The company's headquarters acted as a citadel of innovation.”
(公司的总部是创新的核心据点。)
citadel of power — 指权力或影响力的核心地带,常用于描述政治或商业中心。
“The capital city is often seen as the citadel of power in the nation.”
(首都通常被视为国家权力的核心。)
citadel of faith — 比喻宗教信仰的中心或重要场所,强调其神圣性和保护作用。
“The ancient temple served as a citadel of faith for generations.”
(这座古老的寺庙世世代代都是信仰的堡垒。)