castle

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含义: A large fortified building from medieval times

城堡
castillo
城、城郭
성, 성곽

A castle is a large defensive building or fortress, typically from the medieval period, built to protect against attack. Castles often feature thick walls, towers, moats, and battlements. Many castles in Britain have become popular tourist attractions. In chess, 'castle' is another name for the rook, and 'to castle' is a special move involving the king and rook.

城堡是一种大型防御建筑或堡垒,通常来自中世纪时期,建造用于抵御攻击。城堡通常具有厚实的墙壁、塔楼、护城河和城垛。英国许多城堡已成为热门旅游景点。在国际象棋中,'castle'是'车'的另一个名称,'to castle'是涉及国王和车的特殊走法。
Un castillo es un gran edificio defensivo o fortaleza, típicamente del período medieval, construido para proteger contra ataques. Los castillos a menudo presentan muros gruesos, torres, fosos y almenas. Muchos castillos en Gran Bretaña se han convertido en atracciones turísticas populares. En ajedrez, 'castle' es otro nombre para la torre, y 'enrocar' es un movimiento especial que involucra al rey y la torre.
城は、中世時代の大きな防御建築物または要塞で、攻撃から守るために建てられました。城にはしばしば分厚い壁、塔、堀、そして胸壁があります。英国の多くの城は人気の観光地となっています。チェスでは、「castle」はルークの別名であり、「キャスリング」はキングとルークを含む特別な動きです。
castle은 주로 중세 시대에 공격에 대비해 지어진 대형 방어 건축물 또는 요새입니다. 두꺼운 성벽, 탑, 해자, 흉벽 등이 특징입니다. 영국의 많은 성은 인기 관광 명소가 되었습니다. 체스에서 'castle'은 룩(rook)의 다른 이름이며, 'to castle'은 킹과 룩이 관련된 특수한 수를 가리킵니다.

例句

  1. Edinburgh Castle overlooks the entire city.
    爱丁堡城堡俯瞰整个城市。
    El Castillo de Edimburgo domina toda la ciudad.
    エディンバラ城は市全体を見下ろしています。
    에든버러 성은 도시 전체를 내려다보고 있습니다.
  2. The children pretended the climbing frame was a castle.
    孩子们假装攀登架是一座城堡。
    Los niños fingieron que el marco de escalada era un castillo.
    子供たちはジャングルジムを城だと想像しました。
    아이들은 정글짐을 성이라고 상상하며 놀았습니다.
  3. They visited several castles during their tour of Scotland.
    他们在苏格兰旅行期间参观了几座城堡。
    Visitaron varios castillos durante su recorrido por Escocia.
    スコットランド旅行中にいくつかの城を訪れました。
    스코틀랜드 여행 중에 여러 성을 방문했습니다.

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语境: general

语气: neutral

起源与历史

From Old English 'castel', from Anglo-Norman French 'castel', from Latin 'castellum' (fortified village), diminutive of 'castrum' (fort, military camp). The Latin root also appears in place names like Chester and Lancaster.

文化背景

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

故事与趣闻

From Latin 'castellum' meaning small fortified place, a diminutive of 'castrum' (fort). The same root gives us 'castra' in place names like Chester, Manchester, and Lancaster - all originally Roman forts.

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