besieged
US /bɪˈsiːdʒd/
UK /bɪˈsiːdʒd/
형용사
1.
포위된, 둘러싸인
(of a place) surrounded by armed forces aiming to capture it or force surrender
예시:
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The ancient city remained besieged for months.
고대 도시는 몇 달 동안 포위된 상태로 남아 있었다.
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The castle was besieged by enemy forces.
성은 적군에게 포위되었다.
2.
시달리는, 괴롭힘당하는
(of a person) troubled or harassed by many problems or requests
예시:
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She felt besieged by constant demands from her family.
그녀는 가족의 끊임없는 요구에 시달렸다.
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The CEO was besieged with questions from reporters.
CEO는 기자들의 질문에 시달렸다.
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