| 单词 | ensconced |
| 释义 | ensconced (ɪnskɒnst ) adjective If you are ensconced somewhere, you are settled there firmly or comfortably and have no intention of moving or leaving. Brian was ensconced behind the bar. She looked at Miss Melville, snugly ensconced among her new friends. Synonyms: settled, established, installed, entrenched Collocations: safely ensconced in I do hope that was safely ensconced in inverted commas. Times, Sunday Times (2007) When English football had its sliding doors moment, one club found itself safely ensconced in the inner sanctum. Times, Sunday Times (2013) So when he is safely ensconced in his new job he won't be around to pick up the pieces. The Sun (2006) Her husband was alarmed, but he calmed down once they were safely ensconced in the delivery room. Times, Sunday Times (2010) |
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