entrench
US /ɪnˈtrentʃ/
UK /ɪnˈtrentʃ/
動詞
1.
確立, 使根深蒂固
establish (an attitude, habit, or belief) so firmly that it is very difficult to change
範例:
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The habit of daily exercise is deeply entrenched in her routine.
日常鍛煉的習慣已深深根植於她的日常生活中。
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Racism remains deeply entrenched in society.
種族主義仍然深深根植於社會。
2.
站穩腳跟, 確立
establish (a person or company) in a strong and secure position
範例:
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The company has successfully entrenched itself in the market.
該公司已成功在市場中站穩腳跟。
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His long tenure has entrenched him as a key figure in the organization.
他長期任職，已確立了他在組織中的關鍵地位。
3.
挖壕固守, 設防
surround (a place or position) with trenches to protect it from attack
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The soldiers worked tirelessly to entrench their position before the enemy arrived.
士兵們不知疲倦地工作，在敵人到來之前挖壕固守陣地。
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The army decided to entrench its forces along the riverbank.
軍隊決定在河岸邊挖壕固守。