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entrench/inˈtren(t)ʃ, en-/v. (also 亦作 intrench) 1a tr. establish firmly (in a defensible position, in office, etc.) 牢固建立(防守位置、职位等),使处于稳固地位 b (as 作 entrenched adj.) (of an attitude etc.) not easily modified (态度等)坚定的,难以改变的 2 tr. surround (a post, army, town, etc.) with a trench as a fortification 四周用堑壕围住,挖壕沟围住(要塞、部队、城镇等) 3 tr. apply extra safeguards to (rights etc. guaranteed by legislation) (采取额外措施来)保障;保卫(法律规定的权利) 4 intr. entrench oneself 使自己处于稳固地位 5 intr. (foll. by 后跟 upon) encroach, trespass 蚕食,侵入 □ entrench oneself adopt a well-defended position 使自己处于稳固地位 □ entrenchment n. |