moat
/məʊt/
B1 · Intermediate★★☆☆☆
Simple Meaning
城堡或城市周围又深又宽的注水沟，用于防御敌人。
When to Use
✈️Travel English📚Academic Writing
Intermediate — can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
“城堡的护城河里有鱼在游。”
“他们必须穿过护城河才能到达前门。”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A deep, wide defensive ditch, normally filled with water, surrounding a fortified habitation.