beleaguer

中文含义：围攻，困扰

英语词性：verb

美式发音：/bɪˈliːɡər/

同义词：besiege, harass, pester

易混淆单词：bolster, blunder

双语例句：

1. The small town was beleaguered by a group of bandits who demanded ransom for the release of hostages.（这个小镇被一伙强盗围攻，要求支付赎金来释放人质。）

2. The CEO was beleaguered by a series of challenges including a major drop in sales and loss of key employees.（首席执行官受到一系列挑战的困扰，包括销售大幅下滑和关键员工离职。）