Barbican

[bɑ:bikәn]

(noun.) a tower that is part of a defensive structure (such as a castle).

编辑:玛杰里--From WordNet

(n.) Alt. of Barbacan

欧文校对

n. a projecting watch-tower over the gate of a castle or fortified town esp. the outwork intended to defend the drawbridge.

乔迪校对

They had crossed Smithfield together, and Clennam was left alone at the corner of Barbican. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 小杜丽.
Go to the barbican, said the victor, in a tone of authority, and there wait my further orders. 沃尔特·司各特. 艾凡赫.
To the barbican, and there wait my orders. 沃尔特·司各特. 艾凡赫.

德斯蒙德录入