siege
复数形式
sieges
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围攻, 包围
the act of surrounding the enemy, a town, etc. and cutting off their supplies so that they would surrender
- The city endured a prolonged siege as enemy forces surrounded it, cutting off all supply routes.
这座城市在敌军包围并切断所有补给路线后，经历了一场漫长的围困。
- During the siege, the inhabitants of the city faced starvation and disease as they defended themselves against constant attacks.
在围城期间，城市的居民在抵御不断攻击的同时面临着饥饿和疾病。
- The castle withstood a fierce siege for months before finally surrendering to the invading army.
城堡在最终向入侵军队投降之前，经受住了长达数月的猛烈围攻。
- The military strategist devised a plan to break the siege and lift the blockade on the besieged city.
军事战略家制定了一个计划，以打破围困并解除对被围困城市的封锁。
- Historically, sieges have been a common tactic in warfare, used to conquer fortified positions or cities.
历史上，围城是战争中常见的战术，用于征服设防的位置或城市。