bastion

名词 bastion:

1. a group that defends a principle
2. a stronghold into which people could go for shelter during a battle
   同义词：citadel
3. projecting part of a rampart or other fortification

1. A free press is one of the bastions of a democracy.
   自由的新闻业是民主的壁垒之一

bas.tion

n.（名词）
A projecting part of a fortification.
棱堡：防御堡垒的突出部分
A well-fortified position.
筑防良好的位置
One that is considered similar to a defensive stronghold:
精神堡垒：被看作类似防御堡垒的人：
例句：
You are a bastion of strength.See Synonyms at bulwark
你是一座有力的堡垒参见 bulwark

来源：
French
法语
from Old French bastillon
源自 古法语 bastillon
from bastille [fortress] * see bastille
源自 bastille [堡垒，要塞] *参见 bastille

【引伸】
bas.tioned
adj.（形容词）