trench

复数：trenches

1. [C]深沟，地沟 long narrow hole dug in the earth
2. [C]战壕 a deep ditch dug in the ground as a protection for soldiers

• dig a trench挖一条沟
• fortify a trench加固战壕
• open the trenches开始挖战壕的作业

in the trenches ◎在第一线，在现场 , ◎在壕沟中

cable trench电缆沟；电缆槽

trench cover沟盖板

trench warfare堑壕战

trench coat n. 军用防水短上衣

pipe trench管沟

1. The farmers gouged out a trench across the field.
   农民们挖了一条穿过田野的沟。
2. They dig trench to keep the forest fire from spread.
   他们挖沟以阻止森林大火蔓延。
3. I forgot to dig a trench around the tent.
   我忘了在帐篷四周挖一条沟。
4. They toiled all day digging the trench.
   他们整天艰苦地挖壕沟。
5. The soldiers recaptured their trench.
   兵士夺回了战壕。
6. We managed to expel the enemy from the trench.
   我们终于把敌人赶出战壕。

1. The troops received orders to trench the outpost.
   部队接到命令在前哨周围筑壕加强防卫。
2. He has no right to trench upon my time like this.
   他无权如此侵占我的时间。
3. You trench upon my rights by driving across my field.
   你从我的田里开车过去，侵犯了我的利益。