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包围
bāo wéi
Meaning
- to surround; to encircle; to hem in
Definition
从四面围住，使对方无路可逃；或比喻受到某种氛围的笼罩。
To surround from all sides, leaving no escape; or figuratively, to be enveloped by a certain atmosphere.
Usage
常用于军事、战争或比喻情感、环境等。
Commonly used in military, warfare, or metaphorically for emotions, environments, etc.
Examples
- 1 敌军被我们包围了。（The enemy was surrounded by us.）
- 2 这座小城被群山包围。（This small town is surrounded by mountains.）
- 3 孤独感包围了他。（A sense of loneliness enveloped him.）
- 4 警察包围了那栋楼。（The police surrounded the building.）
- 5 她被幸福包围着。（She is surrounded by happiness.）
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