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单词 ensconce
释义 en·sconce
\ə̇nzˈkän(t)s, en-, -nˈsk-\ verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: en- (I) + sconce (n.)
transitive verb
1. obsolete : to cover or shelter especially with a fort
2. : to place or hide (as oneself) securely : conceal
 < he ensconced himself behind the sofa to hear what went on >
3. : to establish or settle firmly, comfortably, or snugly
 < the statue was finally ensconced in its niche >
 < such foolish customs tend to ensconce themselves in the life of a people >
 < comfortably ensconced before the fire >
intransitive verb
obsolete : to take shelter especially behind a fortification
Synonyms: see conceal
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