siege

n.

围攻，围困，围城（期间）；不断袭击；长期努力；

复数：sieges

under siege被包围

lay siege to包围，围攻；努力追求

raise the siege停止围攻；解围

1. The town was forced to yield after a long siege.
   该城受长期围困而被迫弃守。
2. 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。
3. The citizens sallied out in an attempt to break the siege.
   市民们进行突击，试图冲破包围。
4. He captained the siege of Berlin.
   他指挥了围攻柏林的战役。

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