a long steep slope or cliff at the edge of a plateau or ridge; usually formed by erosion
同义词：scarp
a steep artificial slope in front of a fortification
同义词：escarp, scarp, protective embankment
escarpment例句
The fox went to ground under a rocky escarpment.
狐狸钻进了悬崖下面的洞里。
escarpment详细解释
es.carp.ment n.（名词）A steep slope or long cliff that results from erosion or faulting and separates two relatively level areas of differing elevations.峭壁，崖：由于腐蚀或断层作用，在两个相对海拔不同的水平地区产生的急斜面或高大的悬崖A steep slope in front of a fortification.壕沟内壁：防御工事前的陡峭的斜坡
