beleaguer
verb
UK/bɪˈliː.ɡəʳ/
US/bɪˈliː.ɡɚ/
Definitions of beleaguer verb
- Transitive(及物動詞)
To cause persistent trouble or distress to someone; to create a difficult situation.
使陷入困境；使煩惱；困擾
The company is beleaguered by multiple lawsuits.
這家公司因多起訴訟而陷入困境。
The project has been beleaguered by ongoing technical issues.
這個項目一直被持續的技術問題所困擾。
He felt beleaguered by his many responsibilities.
他因眾多責任而感到煩惱。
- Transitive(及物動詞)
To surround a place with military forces in order to prevent people or supplies from going in or out; to besiege.
包圍；圍攻
The castle was beleaguered by the enemy forces.
城堡被敵軍包圍了。
The rebels beleaguered the capital, preparing for an assault.
叛軍包圍了首都，準備發動攻擊。
The police beleaguered the building, demanding that the suspect surrender.
警察包圍了建築物，要求嫌疑人投降。