to besiege
01
포위하다, 에워싸다
to surround a place, typically with armed forces, in order to force those inside to give up or surrender
Transitive: to besiege a place
예시들
The army decided to besiege the enemy fortress to weaken its defenses.
군대는 적의 요새를 포위하여 방어를 약화시키기로 결정했다.
During the siege, the opposing forces worked to besiege the city from all sides.
포위 기간 동안, 적대 세력은 도시를 모든 방향에서 포위하기 위해 노력했다.
02
많은 요구로 괴롭히다, 쇄도하다
to overwhelm someone with a flood of requests, complaints, or demands
Transitive: to besiege sb/sth with questions or requests
예시들
The customer service line was besieged with complaints after the product recall.
제품 리콜 후 고객 서비스 라인은 불만으로 포위되었습니다.
After the announcement, the office was besieged with emails asking for clarification.
발표 후, 사무실은 설명을 요청하는 이메일로 포위되었다.
03
포위하다, 압도하다
to overwhelm someone with worry, problems, or stress
Transitive: to besiege sb
예시들
She was besieged by worries about her upcoming presentation.
그녀는 다가오는 발표에 대한 걱정으로 포위당했다.
They were besieged by doubts and insecurities before the big decision.
그들은 큰 결정 전에 의심과 불안으로 포위당했다.
