siege

US /siːdʒ/
UK /siːdʒ/
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1.

포위, 공성

a military operation in which enemy forces surround a town or building, cutting off essential supplies, with the aim of compelling the surrender of those inside

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The city was under siege for five months.
그 도시는 5개월 동안 포위되어 있었다.
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The rebels laid siege to the capital.
반군이 수도를 포위했다.
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blockadeencirclementcordonbeleaguermentinvestment
2.

압박, 맹공, 공세

a prolonged period of trouble or difficulty

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The company is under siege from its creditors.
그 회사는 채권자들로부터 압박을 받고 있다.
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The government is facing a siege of criticism.
정부는 비판의 맹공에 직면해 있다.
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barrageonslaughtassaultflooddeluge
1.

포위하다, 공성하다

to subject (a place) to a siege

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The army decided to siege the enemy fortress.
군은 적의 요새를 포위하기로 결정했다.
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They plan to siege the building until the demands are met.
그들은 요구가 충족될 때까지 건물을 포위할 계획이다.
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besiegeblockadesurroundencircleinvest
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under siege