entrench

英[ɪn'trentʃ] 美[ɪn'trentʃ]
  • v. 以壕沟防护;(牢固地)确立;侵犯
intrench entrenchment entrenched entrenched entrenching entrenches
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星级词汇:
  • ental adj.[解]内的;中央的
Verb:
  1. fix firmly or securely

  2. impinge or infringe upon;

    "This impinges on my rights as an individual"
    "This matter entrenches on other domains"

  3. occupy a trench or secured area;

    "The troops dug in for the night"

1. To hold on stubbornly, as to a position; entrench oneself.
固执地坚持立场; 稳固自己的地位.

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2. Indeed, it could entrench certain people's view of themselves as anti - Western outsiders.
它的确会让某种人树立这么一种信念,认为自己就是 反 西方的局外人.

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3. Will the economic crisis force change, or entrench privilege?
经济危机会推动改变, 还是保护特权?

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4. A new year looks sure entrench old resentments.
新的一年看起来会让不满持续下去.

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5. They entrench themselves behind undeniable facts.
他们在无可否认的事实后面固守著自己.

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    用作动词 (v.)
    1. The enemy were strongly entrenched on the other side of the river.
      敌军在河的对岸用坚固的壕沟防守。
    2. She is entrenched in her right-wing views.
      她的右翼观点根深蒂固。
    3. They entrench themselves behind undeniable facts.
      他们在无可否认的事实后面固守着自己。