en·trench /ɪnˈtrɛnʧ, ɛn-/
(vt.)圍以壕溝,防護,保衛,使盤踞(vi.)掘壕,侵犯
en·trench v. t.
1. Mil. To surround with a trench or with intrenchments, as in fortification; to fortify with a ditch and parapet. Same as intrench.
3. To cut in; to furrow; to make trenches in or upon.
Syn: -- intrench.
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entrench
v 1: fix firmly or securely [syn: intrench]
2: impinge or infringe upon; "This impinges on my rights as an
individual"; "This matter entrenches on other domains"
[syn: impinge, encroach, trench]
3: occupy a trench or secured area; "The troops dug in for the
night" [syn: dig in]