bridgehead

英 [ˈbrɪdʒhed]

美 [ˈbrɪdʒhed]

n.  桥头堡(部队在敌占区内夺取的据点); (进一步前进的)立足点，据点

复数：bridgeheads　

BNC.33968 / COCA.34399

牛津词典

noun

• 桥头堡（部队在敌占区内夺取的据点）
  a strong position that an army has captured in enemy land, from which it can go forward or attack the enemy
• （进一步前进的）立足点，据点
  a good position from which to make progress

柯林斯词典

• N-COUNT 桥头堡；滩头阵地
  Abridgeheadis a good position which an army has taken in the enemy's territory and from which it can advance or attack.
  1. A bridgehead was established.
     滩头阵地建立起来了。

英英释义

noun

• a defensive post at the end of a bridge nearest to the enemy
• an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies
  1. an attempt to secure a bridgehead behind enemy lines
  2. the only foothold left for British troops in Europe was Gibraltar
  Synonym:foothold

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