broch
noun [ C ] uk/brɒk/ /brɒx/ us/brɑːk/
（苏格兰北部的）史前圆形石塔
a prehistoric (= from an ancient time before there were written records) round stone tower in northern Scotland
This is one of the best preserved brochs, its dry-stone circular walls reaching a height of more than 30ft on the seaward side. 这是保存最完好的史前圆形石塔，干石圆墙朝海一侧的高度达到30多英尺。
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- It's quite a good path over the cliff there, and the island with the broch is worth a visit.
- There's quite a lot of the broch showing, too, almost the complete circle.
- I want to work on Eilean na Roin - that's Seal Island, where the broch is.
- I have been to see archaeological sites - Clickimmin Broch is one of the most remarkable in Britain.