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ensconce

UK/in'skɒns/US
GREC2

Definitions

v.

To settle or establish oneself comfortably and securely in a place

安顿,安置;使隐藏于安全处

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
ento put into, to cause
+
sconceroot
=ensconce

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She ensconced herself in the comfortable armchair with a good book.

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