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en.sconce objHIn5skBnts, $-5skB:ntsv[T always + adv/prep; usually passive] literary or humorous to place (yourself) firmly in a particular place for a length of time安置,使安坐(或躺)After dinner, I ensconced myself in a deep armchair with a book.晚饭后我拿着本书安坐在一把很深的扶手椅中。The missing child is now safely ensconced at home.失踪的小孩现在正安安稳稳地待在家里。The Prime Minister is now firmly ensconced in Downing Street with a large majority.首相以绝大多数票取胜,现已稳稳地立足于唐宁街。For over two years, she has been ensconced (= involved) with lawyers fighting for her rights in the case.两年多来,她一直在为争取她在此案中的权利与律师打着交道。
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