early 14c., from Old French bataillement, earlier bastillement "fortification," from bastillier "to fortify, to equip with battlements," from bastille "fortress, tower" (see bastion). The raised parts are cops or merlons; the indentations are embrasures or crenelles.
双语例句
1. The first pass town pavilion actually is a form of battlement.
天下第一关城楼,实乃箭楼格式.
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2. The battlement is very strong.
这个防卫墙很坚固.
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3. From the battlement of the tower float a flag in the soft wind.
在微风中,城堡的雉堞式装饰墙上飘著一面旗帜.
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4. The battlement on which they have fought to defend their city is still intact.
