siege

名词 siege:

1. the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack
   同义词：besieging, beleaguering, military blockade

1. The town was forced to yield after a long siege.
   该城受长期围困而被迫弃守。
2. The city succumbed after only a short siege.
   该城受围困仅很短时间就不再抵抗了。
3. He was smitten with Mary's attractions and laid siege to her heart.
   他被玛丽的魅力迷惑，对她苦缠不休。
4. The city was under siege. How could they helplessly wait for death?
   兵临城下，岂能束手待毙?
5. After a prolonged siege, the town was rendered up to the insurgents.
   经过长时间包围之后，这个小镇已被起义军攻克。
6. The citizens sallied out in an attempt to break the siege.
   市民们进行突击，试图冲破包围。
7. Joan of Arc led a large army to raise the siege of Orleans in1429.
   贞德在1429年率大军解除了英军对奥尔良的围攻。
8. The army has laid siege to the city several months.
   部队包围了这城市好几个月。