entrench
US /ɪnˈtrentʃ/
UK /ɪnˈtrentʃ/
动词
1.
确立, 使根深蒂固
establish (an attitude, habit, or belief) so firmly that it is very difficult to change
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The habit of daily exercise is deeply entrenched in her routine.
日常锻炼的习惯已深深根植于她的日常生活中。
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Racism remains deeply entrenched in society.
种族主义仍然深深根植于社会。
2.
站稳脚跟, 确立
establish (a person or company) in a strong and secure position
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The company has successfully entrenched itself in the market.
该公司已成功在市场中站稳脚跟。
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His long tenure has entrenched him as a key figure in the organization.
他长期任职，已确立了他在组织中的关键地位。
3.
挖壕固守, 设防
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.
士兵们不知疲倦地工作，在敌人到来之前挖壕固守阵地。
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The army decided to entrench its forces along the riverbank.
军队决定在河岸边挖壕固守。