“防卫工事”常见的英文表达是 defensive fortifications 或 defense works。
defensive fortifications:强调工事具有防御性,侧重于军事上用于抵御进攻的坚固建筑或设施。例如:The ancient city was surrounded by strong defensive fortifications.(这座古城被坚固的防卫工事所环绕。)
defense works:也是指用于防御目的的工程设施,使用场景较为宽泛,可用于军事、历史研究等多个领域。例如:Archaeologists discovered some old defense works in the area.(考古学家在该地区发现了一些古老的防卫工事 。)