fortification是什么意思

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• The fortifications were mostly suffering from over forty years of neglect.

• At this time fortifications consisted mainly of earth banks and wooden palisades.

• The fortifications were slowly curtailed, and the living accommodation became more spacious and comfortable.

• The small area of the bailey indicated that they were personal rather than communal fortifications and therefore were incompatible with a tribal state.

• Large sums might also be required for fortifications, especially from 1588 onwards.

• Thus, our troops often encountered very serious difficulties in subduing these earthen fortifications, which offered no opening to attack.

• He built fortifications, aqueducts, bridges, theatres and baths and planned whole cities.

• He also funded a permanent force of company ships cruising in the area, and improved fortifications.