| 释义 |
lay siege to (something or someone) 1 : to surround (a city, building, etc.) with soldiers or police officers in order to try to take control of it包围;围攻 The army laid siege to the city.军队围攻了这座城市。 2 : to attack (something or someone) constantly or repeatedly不断袭击 — usually used figuratively通常用作比喻 Angry taxpayers laid siege to city hall with letters and phone calls.愤怒的纳税人纷纷写信和打电话责问市政府。 siege |