单词	beleaguered
释义	beleagueredbe‧lea‧guered /bɪˈliːɡəd $ -ərd/ adjective [usually before noun] formal Word Origin WORD ORIGINbeleaguered Origin: 1500-1600 Dutch belegeren, from leger ‘camp’ Examples EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES a beleaguered politician A peace treaty has been accepted by the leaders of the beleaguered village. EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS For four days and nights, communal frenzy added a tragic dimension to this hapless and beleaguered city. In early November Singh's beleaguered government lost a vote of confidence in the Lok Sabha. The beleaguered ones might threaten complaint. The head of beleaguered Carolco Pictures will become a producer for Paramount Pictures under a multi-year deal, the two companies said. The Hillsborough disaster seemed to encourage a period of self-reflection and greater public sympathy for the beleaguered game of soccer. There was no respite for the beleaguered retail sector. With school being such a lifeline for my beleaguered psyche, the long summer vacation presented a uniquely gloomy and purgatorial prospect. Collocations COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSNOUN► government · In early November Singh's beleaguered government lost a vote of confidence in the Lok Sabha.· At the same time, Mrs Aquino is mobilising popular support for her beleaguered government. 1experiencing a lot of problems or criticism:  the country’s beleaguered steel industry2surrounded by an army:  Supplies are being brought into the beleaguered city.
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