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词汇 presidio
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Definition of presidio in English:

presidio

nounPlural presidios prɛˈsɪdɪəʊ-sēdē-
  • (in Spain and Spanish America) a fortified military settlement.

    (西班牙及西班牙语美洲)驻防地;要塞

    Example sentencesExamples
    • An archeologist and architectural historian, his work has centered on missions, presidios, frontier forts, ranches, settlements, and industrial sites from Texas to California.
    • In 1752, the Spaniards built a presidio, or garrison, in nearby Tubac and encouraged settlers to join the soldiers, making it the first European settlement in Arizona.
    • Serra also assisted in founding four presidios (military garrisons).
    • One way to celebrate the anniversary is at a November 10 lecture and walking tour of the presidio and Tubac townsite.

Origin

Spanish, from Latin praesidium 'garrison'.

Definition of presidio in US English:

presidio

noun-sēdē-
  • (in Spain and Spanish America) a fortified military settlement.

    (西班牙及西班牙语美洲)驻防地;要塞

    Example sentencesExamples
    • One way to celebrate the anniversary is at a November 10 lecture and walking tour of the presidio and Tubac townsite.
    • An archeologist and architectural historian, his work has centered on missions, presidios, frontier forts, ranches, settlements, and industrial sites from Texas to California.
    • In 1752, the Spaniards built a presidio, or garrison, in nearby Tubac and encouraged settlers to join the soldiers, making it the first European settlement in Arizona.
    • Serra also assisted in founding four presidios (military garrisons).

Origin

Spanish, from Latin praesidium ‘garrison’.

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