entrench

• 动词，指牢固地确立、固定或加强某事物，使其难以改变；也指使自己处于稳固防御的位置。

A verb used to indicate the act of establishing something firmly, securely, or in a fixed position, often in a way that is difficult to change.

1. Establish firmlyC1formal

   To establish an attitude, habit, or belief so firmly that change is very difficult.

   根深蒂固

   • The company's policies are deeply entrenched in tradition.
   • His views on the subject became entrenched over time.
   • The practice is entrenched in the local culture.

   同义词embedfiximplantingrainlodgeplantroot

   反义词destabilizedisestablishdislodgedisplaceeradicateundermineuprootweaken

2. Dig a trenchC1formal

   To surround a position with a trench, especially for military defense.

   挖壕沟防守

   • The soldiers entrenched themselves on the hill.
   • They entrenched the camp to protect against attack.
   • The army entrenched its position before the battle.

   同义词dig intrench

   反义词disinterexhumeunearth