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Comprehensive English-Chinese Dictionary

embattled [εm'bætld] [ɪm'bætld]
  1. 1. adjective 敌人围困的;四面楚歌
  2. 2. adjective 心烦意乱的

Collins English-English Dictionary

embattled [ɪm'bætəld]
  1. 1. adj prepared for or engaged in conflict, controversy, or battle
  2. 2. adj [heraldry] having an indented edge resembling battlements

Examples

The embattled administration is facing a blanket indictment from the media for defrauding the public.
这个陷入窘境的政府部门将因欺骗公众而面临媒体铺天盖地的指控。
由于四面受敌,这里俨然成了一座危城。
Embattled on all sides, it has really become a city in danger.

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