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embattled

UK //ɪmˈbætld//US //ɪmˈbætld//

词源

源自中古英语 embatailled,来自古法语 embataillier(准备战斗),由 en-(使)+ bataille(战斗)构成,最终可追溯至拉丁语 battuere(击打)。

adjective

❶ 形容处于困境或冲突中的人或组织,常指因长期压力或争议而疲惫不堪的状态。

“The embattled CEO resigned after months of criticism.”

(这位饱受压力的首席执行官在数月的批评后辞职了。)

“The embattled government struggled to regain public trust.”

(陷入困境的政府努力重新赢得公众信任。)

❶ 形容建筑或城墙带有防御性城垛的,常见于历史或军事语境。

“The ancient castle had an embattled tower for defense.”

(这座古堡有一座带城垛的塔楼用于防御。)

“They admired the embattled walls of the medieval fortress.”

(他们欣赏着中世纪堡垒的城垛墙。)

同义词:beleaguered, besieged, troubled, contested, fortified

常见短语

embattled leader — 指面临巨大压力或争议的领导人,通常因危机或丑闻而处境艰难。

“The embattled leader addressed the nation in a televised speech.”

(这位处境艰难的领导人通过电视讲话向全国发表演说。)

embattled fortress — 带有防御工事的城堡或要塞,特指具有城垛结构的军事建筑。

“The embattled fortress withstood three sieges during the war.”

(这座带城垛的堡垒在战争中经受住了三次围攻。)