| 单词 | embattled |
| 释义 | em·bat·tled /ɪmˈbætld/ adjective formal 1 [only before noun]PROBLEM an embattled person, organization etc has many problems or difficulties 问题缠身的；困难重重的 The embattled president had to resign. 处境艰难的总统不得不辞职。2 WARsurrounded by enemies, especially in war or fighting 〔尤指在战争或战斗中〕被敌人包围的 The embattled army finally surrendered. 陷入重围的军队最终投降了。Examples from the Corpusembattled• This was an embattled and a battling faith.• The embattled mayor explained his position in an interview after the rally.• Or else it becomes an increasingly embattled stance, out of touch with the world.• Helicopters carried 300 women and children from two embattled villagesOrigin embattled (1300-1400) Old French embataillier, from bataille; → BATTLE1em·bat·tled adjectiveChineseSyllable person, an embattled Corpus organization has etc |
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