单词 | entrench |
释义 | entrench v. (also intrench)   1. tr. establish firmly (in a defensible position, in office, etc.).   2. tr. surround (a post, army, town, etc.) with a trench as a fortification.   3. tr. apply extra safeguards to (rights etc. guaranteed by legislation).   4. intr. entrench oneself.   5. intr. (foll. by upon) encroach, trespass. Phrases and idioms entrench oneself adopt a well-defended position. Derivatives entrenchment n. |
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