fort

1. N-COUNT/N-IN-NAMES A fort is a strong building or a place with a wall or fence around it where soldiers can stay and be safe from the enemy. 堡垒; 碉堡

2. PHRASE If you hold the fort for someone or if you hold down the fort, you take care of things for them while they are somewhere else or are busy doing something else. 代为处理事务

His business partner is holding the fort while he is away. 他的生意伙伴在他不在的时候代他处理事务。

"I'll hold down the fort until he's back," Clark said. “在他回来之前我会代他处理事务，”克拉克说。