crenellated
用法要点
句型搭配
通常用作形容词，修饰名词如城墙、塔楼等，描述其顶部有雉堞的结构特征。常见于被动语态或作为定语。
介词用法
常与介词“with”连用，表示具有雉堞的特征，或与“along”等介词描述位置。
语域说明
属于正式或学术用语，多用于建筑、历史或文学语境，日常口语中较少使用，可能显得生僻。
基础例句
The old castle has a crenellated wall that looks impressive from afar.
那座古堡有一面带雉堞的墙，从远处看非常壮观。
We saw a crenellated tower during our visit to the historical site.
参观历史遗址时，我们看到了一座带雉堞的塔楼。
The fortress was crenellated to provide better defense against attacks.
这座堡垒建有雉堞，以提供更好的防御能力。
高级例句
In medieval architecture, crenellated structures were essential for military fortifications, as seen in many European castles.
在中世纪建筑中，带雉堞的结构对军事防御至关重要，这在许多欧洲城堡中可见。
The archaeological report notes that the crenellated parapet dates back to the 12th century, indicating advanced defensive techniques.
考古报告指出，带雉堞的护墙可追溯至12世纪，这表明了先进的防御技术。
During the restoration project, experts preserved the crenellated features to maintain the building's historical integrity.
在修复项目中，专家保留了雉堞特征，以维护建筑的历史完整性。
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常见错误
错误在于用“holes”描述雉堞，雉堞特指城墙上的凹凸垛口，应用“battlements”或类似术语。
错误在于将“crenellated”用于现代建筑的美观设计，该词通常指历史防御结构，现代场景中可用“decorative”或“resemble”来避免混淆。
近义词辨析
battlemented
与“crenellated”几乎同义，都指有雉堞的，但“battlemented”更强调防御性垛口的具体结构，可能更正式或古老。
The battlemented walls provided cover for archers, similar to crenellated designs.
indented
“indented”泛指有凹口或锯齿状边缘，可用于各种物体，而“crenellated”特指建筑上的雉堞，具有历史和防御含义。
The coastline is indented with bays, unlike the crenellated castle walls designed for battle.