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bridgehead

  • created sense approved 桥头堡/橋頭堡 · qiáo​tóu​bǎo · bridgehead

    桥头堡 / 橋頭堡

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    bridgehead

    A military fortification or stronghold established in enemy territory to facilitate further advancement.

    部队在渡河后迅速建立了桥头堡。

    noun

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  • created sense approved 桥头堡/橋頭堡 · qiáo​tóu​bǎo · bridge tower

    桥头堡 / 橋頭堡

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    bridge tower

    An ornamental or functional structure located at either end of a bridge.

    南京长江大桥的桥头堡是该建筑的标志性特征。

    noun

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  • created sense approved 桥头堡/橋頭堡 · qiáo​tóu​bǎo · gateway

    桥头堡 / 橋頭堡

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    gateway

    A strategic location serving as a base for economic or cultural expansion into other regions.

    该城市被定位为连接东南亚市场的桥头堡。

    noun

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