英语词汇“ensconce”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典-新都网

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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