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

单词	entrench
释义	en·trench verb or in·trench \ə̇n.ˈtrench, en.-\ Etymology: en- (I) or in- (II) + trench (n.) *transitive verb* 1. a. : to place within or surround with a trench especially for defensive purposes < the enemy entrenched himself strongly along the river > < entrench a town > b. : to place (oneself) in any position that has strong military defensive advantages < the settlers entrenched themselves behind a high stout stockade > < an enemy platoon entrenched itself in a half-destroyed factory > c. : to establish so solidly or strongly as to make dislodgment or change extremely difficult : confirm < entrenching a practice > : implant firmly : strengthen < the landed interest entrenched itself on the steps of the throne — Ernest Barker > < Caucasian contacts gave the Indians more comforts, but also entrenched them more firmly as hunters — A.L.Kroeber > < the presence of Louisiana pirates … probably entrenched the term bayou in the Texas gulf area — R.C.West > < this thought is … firmly entrenched in the minds of many — Louis Tuft > < an entrenched habit > 2. : to cut into : furrow; specifically : to erode downward so as to form a trench *intransitive verb* 1. : to dig a trench for defensive purposes : place oneself in a trench < the platoon entrenched and awaited the enemy attack > 2. : to encroach upon or take possession of something reserved for other use or belonging to another person : trespass — used with on or upon < it does not appear that he entrenched upon his own or his mother's private fortune — John Buchan > Synonyms: see trespass
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