Definition
堡垒 (bǎo lěi) is a fortress or stronghold — a fortified structure. Unlike 城墙 (city wall), it is a standalone building; in figurative use it means a stronghold, similar to 阵地 (tactical position) but distinct from 壁垒 (barrier/obstacle).
noun
fortfortressstrongholdsomething difficult to breach
Examples
- 堡垒，。Zhè zuò bǎo lěi xiūjiàn yú Míngcháo, zhìjīn bǎocún wánhǎo.This fort was built in the Ming dynasty and is still well-preserved today.
- 堡垒。Kēxué zhīshi shì rénlèi jìnbù de jiāngù bǎo lěi.Scientific knowledge is a solid stronghold for human progress.
- 堡垒。Tāmen yòng le sān gè yuè cái gōng xià nà ge bǎo lěi.It took them three months to capture that fortress.
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