A1 noun 中性 #4,413 最常用

castle

/ˈkæsəl/

A castle is a large, strong building built in the past by a ruler or important person to protect the people inside from attack. It usually has thick stone walls, high towers, and sometimes a water-filled ditch called a moat.

例句

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1

We visited a beautiful castle during our vacation in Scotland.

We visited a beautiful castle during our vacation in Scotland.

2

The historical society maintains the castle for public tours.

The historical society maintains the castle for public tours.

3

Look at that huge castle on the hill!

Look at that huge castle on the hill!

词族

名词
castle
Verb
castle
形容词
castled
相关
castellated
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记忆技巧

Imagine a King (K) sitting on a Castle (C) wall. The 't' in the middle of the word is like a hidden sword that is silent so enemies do not hear him.

快速测验

The king and queen live in a large ____.

正确!

正确答案是: castle

例句

1

We visited a beautiful castle during our vacation in Scotland.

everyday

We visited a beautiful castle during our vacation in Scotland.

2

The historical society maintains the castle for public tours.

formal

The historical society maintains the castle for public tours.

3

Look at that huge castle on the hill!

informal

Look at that huge castle on the hill!

4

Castles served as both residential homes and military fortifications in the Middle Ages.

academic

Castles served as both residential homes and military fortifications in the Middle Ages.

5

The company chose a medieval castle for their annual conference.

business

The company chose a medieval castle for their annual conference.

词族

名词
castle
Verb
castle
形容词
castled
相关
castellated

常见搭配

medieval castle medieval castle
sand castle sand castle
royal castle royal castle
castle ruins castle ruins
build a castle build a castle

常用短语

a man's home is his castle

a person's house is their private place where they can do what they want

castles in the air

dreams or plans that are impossible or unlikely to happen

build sandcastles

to make structures out of sand on a beach

容易混淆的词

castle vs palace

A palace is a grand home for royalty, while a castle is built specifically for defense and protection.

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使用说明

Use 'castle' when referring to old stone buildings with defenses like walls and towers. In chess, it is also a special move involving the king and the rook.

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常见错误

Learners often forget the 't' is silent (/ˈkæsəl/). Some may call any large old house a 'castle' even if it was not built for defense.

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记忆技巧

Imagine a King (K) sitting on a Castle (C) wall. The 't' in the middle of the word is like a hidden sword that is silent so enemies do not hear him.

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词源

From the Latin word 'castellum', which means 'a fortified place'.

语法模式

Plural form: castles It is a countable noun Commonly used with adjectives like 'medieval', 'ancient', or 'ruined'
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文化背景

In Europe, castles are iconic landmarks that represent the history of the Middle Ages and are popular tourist destinations.

快速测验

The king and queen live in a large ____.

正确!

正确答案是: castle

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