under siege
US /ˈʌndər siːdʒ/
UK /ˈʌndə siːdʒ/
短語
1.
被圍困, 受到圍攻
surrounded and attacked by an army
範例:
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The city was under siege for months before it finally fell.
這座城市被圍困了幾個月才最終陷落。
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The fortress remained strong even when it was under siege.
即使被圍困，這座堡壘依然堅固。
2.
受到圍攻, 飽受批評
experiencing a lot of criticism, trouble, or pressure
範例:
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The government is currently under siege from the opposition party.
政府目前正受到反對黨的圍攻。
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The company has been under siege since the scandal broke.
自醜聞爆發以來，該公司一直受到圍攻。