to lay siege to sth

to lay siege to sth
2. (by police, journalists) (警方、记者的)包围, 围住
- The siege lasted four hours before the man came out. 男子被团团围住四个小时后才得以脱身。
3. (tedious time) (疾病等的)长期折磨
4. 【史】 (seat) 座位；王位
5. to lay siege to sth 包围某地；围住某地
- Dozens of journalists laid siege to his flat. 数十名记者包围了他的公寓。
6. to be under siege
[town, city +] 被包围；被围攻；被围困
- The town was under siege for six months. 该城被围困了六个月。
(under pressure) 遭受严厉批评；承受巨大压力
- Radio One is under siege from all sides. 广播电台一台遭到各方的严厉指责。
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