| 释义 |
Noun: besieging bi'seejing- The action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack
- siege, beleaguering, military blockade
Verb: besiege bi'seej- Surround so as to force to give up
"The Turks besieged Vienna"
- beleaguer, surround, hem in, circumvent - Cause to feel distressed or worried
"She was besieged by so many problems that she got discouraged" - Harass, as with questions or requests
"The press photographers besieged the movie star"
Derived forms: besiegings See also: besieger Type of: assail, attack, blockade, distress, encirclement, importune, insist Encyclopedia: Besiege |