under siege
US /ˈʌndər siːdʒ/
UK /ˈʌndə siːdʒ/
短语
1.
被围困, 受到围攻
surrounded and attacked by an army
示例:
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The city was under siege for months before it finally fell.
这座城市被围困了几个月才最终陷落。
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The fortress remained strong even when it was under siege.
即使被围困，这座堡垒依然坚固。
2.
受到围攻, 饱受批评
experiencing a lot of criticism, trouble, or pressure
示例:
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The government is currently under siege from the opposition party.
政府目前正受到反对党的围攻。
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The company has been under siege since the scandal broke.
自丑闻爆发以来，该公司一直受到围攻。