to besiege
01
围攻, 包围
to surround a place, typically with armed forces, in order to force those inside to give up or surrender
Transitive: to besiege a place
例子
During the siege, the opposing forces worked to besiege the city from all sides.
在围城期间，敌对势力努力从四面八方包围这座城市。
02
围攻, 淹没
to overwhelm someone with a flood of requests, complaints, or demands
Transitive: to besiege sb/sth with questions or requests
例子
After the announcement, the office was besieged with emails asking for clarification.
公告发布后，办公室被要求澄清的电子邮件淹没了。
03
围攻, 压垮
to overwhelm someone with worry, problems, or stress
Transitive: to besiege sb
例子
They were besieged by doubts and insecurities before the big decision.
在大决定之前，他们被疑虑和不安全感包围。
