v.用壕沟围绕或保护…;牢固地确立…;挖掘壕沟;
例句:
Will the economic crisis force change, or entrench privilege?
经济危机会推动改变, 还是保护特权?
To hold on stubbornly, as to a position; entrench oneself.
固执地坚持立场; 稳固自己的地位.
They entrench themselves behind undeniable facts.
他们在无可否认的事实后面固守著自己.