2.(by police, journalists)(警方、记者的)包围, 围住
The siege lasted four hours before the man came out.男子被团团围住四个小时后才得以脱身。
3.(tedious time)(疾病等的)长期折磨
4.【史】(seat)座位；王位
5.to lay siege to sth包围某地；围住某地
Dozens of journalists laid siege to his flat.数十名记者包围了他的公寓。
6.to be under siege
town, city +被包围；被围攻；被围困
The town was under siege for six months.该城被围困了六个月。
(under pressure)遭受严厉批评；承受巨大压力
Radio One is under siege from all sides.广播电台一台遭到各方的严厉指责。