entrench

动词 entrench:

1. fix firmly or securely
   同义词：intrench
2. impinge or infringe upon
   同义词：impinge, encroach, trench
3. occupy a trench or secured area
   同义词：dig in

1. Arguments that only entrench you more firmly in error.
   那些只能使你更加坚持错误的争辩
2. The enemy were strongly entrenched on the other side of the river.
   敌军在河的对岸用坚固的壕沟防守。

en.trench

v.（动词）
en.trenched,en.trench.ing,en.trench.es
v.tr.（及物动词）
To provide with a trench, especially for the purpose of fortifying or defending.
用壕沟围住：用壕沟围住，尤指加强或防御的目的
To fix firmly or securely:
确立，使处于牢固地位：
例句：
arguments that only entrench you more firmly in error.
那些只能使你更加坚持错误的争辩

v.intr.（不及物动词）
To dig or occupy a trench.
挖或占据壕沟
To encroach, infringe, or trespass.
侵占，侵犯，冒犯

【引伸】
entrench.ment
n.（名词）