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entrench
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Derivatives :
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entrenchment
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Comprehensive English-Chinese Dictionary
- entrench
[ɪn 'trεnʧ]
[ɪn 'trenʧ]
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1.
vt.
以壕围绕(或防御)
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2.
vt.
确保(地位等),确立[用于被动语态或与反身代词连用]
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an official entrenched in office
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确保职位的官员
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3.
vt.
(挖)掘,挖壕
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4.
vi.
侵犯,侵占(on或upon)
Collins English-English Dictionary
- entrench
[ɪn'trεntʃ]
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1.
vt.
[tr]
to construct (a defensive position) by digging trenches around it
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2.
vt.
[tr]
to fix or establish firmly, esp so as to prevent removal or change
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3.
vi.
[intr; foll by on or upon]
to trespass or encroach; infringe
Examples
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掘壕据守
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dig in; entrench oneself
→ 据守
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与其固守,毋宁出击。
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Better to strike out than to entrench oneself in defence.
→ 毋宁
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