Outwork

[autwә:k]

解释:

(noun.) subsidiary defensive structure lying outside the main fortified area; 'the outworks of the castle'.

校对:雷明顿--From WordNet

解释:

(v. t.) To exceed in working; to work more or faster than.

(n.) A minor defense constructed beyond the main body of a work, as a ravelin, lunette, hornwork, etc.

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解释:

n. a work outside the principal wall or line of fortification: work done in the fields out of doors as distinguished from indoor work.—v.t. Outwork′ (Shak.) to surpass in work or labour: to work out or bring to an end: to finish.—n. Out′worker one who works out of doors or who takes away work to do at home.

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