entrenched

• 形容某种事物（如观念、习惯、制度、势力等）根深蒂固，牢固确立，难以改变或消除。

Describes something that is firmly established and difficult to change, often used in contexts of habits, systems, or positions.

1. Firmly establishedC1formal

   Firmly and deeply established, often in a way that is difficult to change.

   根深蒂固

   • The company has an entrenched culture of innovation.
   • Old habits are deeply entrenched and hard to break.
   • The political system is entrenched in tradition.

   同义词deep-rooteddeep-seatedestablishedfirmfixedingrainedrootedsettled

   反义词changeableflexibleimpermanentmalleableprecariousshakytenuousunstablevulnerableweak

2. C2formal

   Surrounded or protected by a trench, especially in a military context.

   堑壕防护的

   • The soldiers were entrenched behind the fortifications.
   • The entrenched army held its position against the attack.
   • They built an entrenched camp to defend the area.

   同义词fortified

• 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