Bridgehead

(noun.) a defensive post at the end of a bridge nearest to the enemy.

(noun.) an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies; 'an attempt to secure a bridgehead behind enemy lines'; 'the only foothold left for British troops in Europe was Gibraltar'.

编辑:米考伯

• I had been up the river to the bridgehead at Plava. 欧内斯特·海明威. 永别了,武器.
• I suppose it was mutual tolerance because the Austrians still kept a bridgehead further down the river. 欧内斯特·海明威. 永别了,武器.

编辑:纳内特