motte

英 [mɒt] 美 [mɑːt]

n.  城堡丘陵(大型城堡中建有堡垒的高地或小山)

复数:mottes

BNC.44579



牛津词典

noun

  1. 城堡丘陵(大型城堡中建有堡垒的高地或小山)
    the small hill on which the fort is built in a motte-and-bailey castle

    双语例句

    1. Motte and Bailey is a simple, defensible outpost, little more than a watchtower and protective fence.
      城寨是简易前沿防御基地,略强于哨塔和栅栏。
    2. Queen Selyse has suggested that we might send word to Deepwood Motte by raven, to inform His Grace that I await his pleasure at the Nightfort.
      赛丽丝王后建议我们派渡鸦送信到深林堡,通知陛下我在夜堡恭候大驾。
    3. I can provide you with horses, provisions, guides, whatever is required to get you as far as Deepwood Motte.
      我可以提供马匹,给养,向导以及其它必需的帮助,确保你抵达深林堡。