bridgehead

/brij-hed/US // ˈbrɪdʒˌhɛd //UK // (ˈbrɪdʒˌhɛd) //

桥头堡,桥头,桥头阵地,大桥头

Definitions

n.名词 noun

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- : a position held or to be gained on the enemy side of a river, defile, or other obstacle, to cover the crossing of friendly troops.
- : any position gained that can be used as a foothold for further advancement; beachhead.
- : a defensive work covering or protecting the end of a bridge toward the enemy.

They then held the bridgehead at Nieuport and the whole western bank of the river.
Nick was wondering how the old genius had accomplished such a feat when a thick black wall dropped across the bridgehead.
They are going to attempt to set up a bridgehead on British soil.
Miss Norman: Will you do me the honour to meet me at the bridgehead at half-past nine—practically at once?
Even so the Austrian advance continued, while a bridgehead was secured across the Piave at Zenson.