embattled
[ɛmˈbætld]
adj.
（与敌人或批评者）处于交战中的，受围攻的;
严阵以待的;
v.
列阵(embattle的过去式和过去分词);
布阵;
严阵以待;
整军备战;
例句:
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He became embattled and mentally battened down the hatches.
来自THETIMES
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the embattled party leader
处境艰难的党的领导人
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Both sides say they want to try to reach a political settlement in the embattled north and east of the island.
双方都表示想努力为处于战乱中的该岛北部和东部地区寻求政治解决方案。
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The embattled president also denied recent claims that he was being held hostage by his own soldiers.
焦头烂额的总统还否认了最近有关他被自己的士兵挟持为人质的说法。
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How useful is this guide for the recession-embattled food lover?
来自NEWYORKER
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The controversy has reached Japan's embattled Prime Minister Naoto Kan.
来自WSJ