entrench

動詞

1. 1

   使根深蒂固、鞏固、確立常用被動

   Old prejudices are deeply entrenched in this community.

   舊有的偏見在這個社區裡根深蒂固。

2. 2

   鞏固地位、穩固立足

   The ruling party has entrenched itself in power for decades.

   執政黨數十年來已鞏固了自己的統治地位。

3. 3

   明定、入法法律

   These rights are entrenched in the constitution.

   這些權利已明定於憲法之中。

4. 4

   挖壕固守、據壕防守軍事

   The soldiers entrenched themselves on the hillside before dawn.

   士兵在天亮前於山坡上挖壕固守。