entrench

动词

1. 1

   使根深蒂固、巩固、确立常用被动

   Old prejudices are deeply entrenched in this community.

   旧有的偏见在这个社区里根深蒂固。

2. 2

   巩固地位、稳固立足

   The ruling party has entrenched itself in power for decades.

   执政党数十年来已巩固了自己的统治地位。

3. 3

   明定、入法法律

   These rights are entrenched in the constitution.

   这些权利已明定于宪法之中。

4. 4

   挖壕固守、据壕防守军事

   The soldiers entrenched themselves on the hillside before dawn.

   士兵在天亮前于山坡上挖壕固守。