laid siege to

英 美
  • v.包围(企图赢得)
  • laid vbl.放置;躺下(lay的过去式和过去分词)
  • siege n.包围;围攻
  • to prep.对于;为了;(表示方向)到;向;(表示间接关系)给adv.(表示方向)去;(门)关上
    1. Peter laid siege to Elizabeth and finally won her hand.
      彼得拼命追求伊丽莎白,终于得到她的允婚。
    2. He laid siege to her and finally won her hand.
      他拼命追求她,终于得到她的允婚。
    3. He was smitten with Mary's attractions and laid siege to her heart.
      他被玛丽的魅力迷惑,对她苦缠不休。
    4. The army has laid siege to the city several months.
      部队包围了这城市好几个月。