英汉词典
名词
watchtower
1. 瞭望塔,哨塔
2. 瞭望台,观景台
形容词
watchtower
1. 瞭望塔的,哨塔的
2. 瞭望台的,观景台的
词语辨析
watchtower与其他类似词汇的辨析:
1.
observatory:指用于天文观测的设施,强调观测天文现象。
2.
lookout:指为了观察敌人、危险或某种情况而设立的地点,强调观察特定对象。
3.
tower:指高大的、突出的结构物,可以是用于观望的,也可以有其他用途。
词汇扩充
其他与
watchtower相关的词汇:
1.
fortress:堡垒,要塞
2.
security tower:安全塔,警戒塔
3.
lighthouse:灯塔
4.
bell tower:钟楼
5.
control tower:控制塔
6.
water tower:水塔
近义词
1.
lookout tower
2.
observation tower
反义词
无
柯林斯词典
watchtower (noun)
1. A tower or building from which people can watch for enemies or danger.
2. A tall structure that provides an elevated vantage point for viewing or observing.
牛津词典
watchtower (noun)
1. A tower or other structure commanding a wide view for observation of enemies or fires, etc.
2. A tower with a large clock visible from a distance.
用法
watchtower可以用作名词或形容词。
例句
1. From the watchtower, they could spot any approaching danger. (从瞭望塔上,他们可以发现任何接近的危险。)
2. The old castle had a watchtower that overlooked the entire valley. (这座古老的城堡有一座俯瞰整个山谷的瞭望塔。)
3. The soldiers were stationed in the watchtower, keeping a watchful eye on the surrounding area. (士兵们驻扎在瞭望塔上,对周围地区保持警惕。)
4. She climbed up the watchtower to get a better view of the sunset. (她爬上瞭望塔,以便更好地观看日落。)
5. The watchtower provided a panoramic view of the city. (瞭望台提供了城市的全景视图。)
6. The observatory is equipped with advanced telescopes for astronomical research. (天文台配备了先进的望远镜进行天文研究。)
7. The lookout spotted a ship approaching the shore. (哨兵发现一艘船靠近岸边。)
8. The tower of the cathedral can be seen from miles away. (大教堂的塔楼在几英里之外都能看到。)
9. The fortress had several watchtowers strategically placed along its walls. (堡垒的墙上有几座战略性地放置的瞭望塔。)
10. The security tower provided a clear view of the entire prison yard. (警戒塔提供了对整个监狱院子的清晰视野。)
11. The lighthouse served as a navigational aid for ships in the treacherous waters. (灯塔为危险水域中的船只提供导航帮助。)
12. The bell tower of the church chimed every hour. (教堂的钟楼每小时都会敲响。)
13. The control tower at the airport coordinates the arrival and departure of aircraft. (机场的控制塔协调飞机的起降。)
14. The water tower supplies the town with clean drinking water. (水塔向城镇供应清洁的饮用水。)
15. The watchtower rose above the trees, offering a commanding view of the surrounding forest. (瞭望塔高出树木,提供了对周围森林的俯视。)
16. The watchtower was constructed on a hill to provide a strategic advantage in monitoring enemy movements. (瞭望塔建在一个山上,以便在监视敌人行动时获得战略优势。)
17. Visitors can climb to the top of the watchtower for a breathtaking view of the coastline. (游客可以爬上瞭望塔顶端,欣赏到令人惊叹的海岸线景色。)
18. The watchtower was abandoned and left in ruins after the war. (战后,瞭望塔被废弃并变成了废墟。)
19. The watchtower was used as a lookout post during times of conflict. (在冲突时期,瞭望塔被用作观察哨。)
20. The watchtower stood tall, providing a sense of security and vigilance to the inhabitants of the village. (瞭望塔矗立高耸,给村庄的居民带来了安全和警觉感。)