under siege
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siege
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Определение и значение слова «under siege» на английском языке

under siege
01

in a situation in which a place is surrounded and under intense military or law enforcement pressure 

Примеры
The city was under siege and food was getting scarce. 
02

получая много критики или обвинений

receiving much criticism 
идиома
неформальное
Примеры
The CEO found himself under siege as the media, shareholders, and employees criticized his decision to cut employee benefits. 
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