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souterrain

/soo-tuh-reyn, soo-tuh-reyn/US // ˌsu təˈreɪn, ˈsu təˌreɪn //UK // (ˈsuːtəˌreɪn) //

南部地区,南疆,南极洲,南部山区

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    Chiefly Archaeology.

    • : a subterranean passage or structure; grotto.

Examples

  • In many cases we do find the entrance to a souterrain is in a fort.

  • It is a souterrain situated in Glenshesk, about three miles from Ballycastle.

  • It is a small fort, and on the top we saw the narrow entrance to the souterrain.

  • There is a fine souterrain, evidently connected with a rath, or encampment, in the graveyard.

  • My best thanks are also due to Mrs. Hobson for allowing me to make use of her photograph of the entrance to this souterrain.