beleaguer
verb
UK/bɪˈliː.ɡəʳ/
US/bɪˈliː.ɡɚ/
Definitions of beleaguer verb
- Transitive(及物动词)
To cause persistent trouble or distress to someone; to create a difficult situation.
使陷入困境；使烦恼；困扰
The company is beleaguered by multiple lawsuits.
这家公司因多起诉讼而陷入困境。
The project has been beleaguered by ongoing technical issues.
这个项目一直被持续的技术问题所困扰。
He felt beleaguered by his many responsibilities.
他因众多责任而感到烦恼。
- Transitive(及物动词)
To surround a place with military forces in order to prevent people or supplies from going in or out; to besiege.
包围；围攻
The castle was beleaguered by the enemy forces.
城堡被敌军包围了。
The rebels beleaguered the capital, preparing for an assault.
叛军包围了首都，准备发动攻击。
The police beleaguered the building, demanding that the suspect surrender.
警察包围了建筑物，要求嫌疑人投降。