siege
含义: A military operation in which enemy forces surround a town or fortress, cutting off supplies and reinforcements, in order to compel its surrender.
Sieges have been a central feature of warfare throughout history, from ancient Troy to modern conflicts. The phrase 'under siege' is widely used figuratively to describe being subjected to sustained pressure or criticism. In British English, 'siege mentality' describes a defensive, embattled mindset adopted by a group that feels surrounded by hostile forces.
例句
- The siege of Leningrad lasted nearly nine hundred days and resulted in immense civilian suffering. 列宁格勒围城战持续了近九百天,造成了巨大的平民苦难。El asedio de Leningrado duró cerca de novecientos días y causó un inmenso sufrimiento civil.レニングラード包囲戦は約900日間続き、甚大な民間人の苦しみをもたらしました。레닌그라드 포위전은 약 900일간 지속되었으며 막대한 민간인 피해를 초래했습니다.
- Armed police laid siege to the building after negotiations with the gunman broke down. 与持枪者的谈判破裂后,武装警察对该建筑实施了围攻。La policía armada sitió el edificio después de que fracasaran las negociaciones con el pistolero.犯人との交渉が決裂した後、武装警察がその建物を包囲しました。무장한 범인과의 협상이 결렬된 후, 무장 경찰이 건물을 포위했습니다.
- The company adopted a siege mentality as competitors encroached on its market share from all directions. 随着竞争对手从各个方向蚕食其市场份额,该公司产生了一种围攻心态。La empresa adoptó una mentalidad de asedio a medida que los competidores invadían su cuota de mercado desde todas las direcciones.競合他社があらゆる方向から市場シェアを侵食する中、その企業は包囲心理に陥りました。경쟁사들이 사방에서 시장 점유율을 잠식해 오자, 그 회사는 포위 심리에 빠져들었습니다.
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用法指南
语境: academic, media
语气: neutral
起源与历史
From Old French siege (seat, throne), from Vulgar Latin sedicum, from Latin sedere (to sit). The military sense developed from the idea of an army 'sitting down' before a fortification. Entered English in the 13th century.
文化背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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