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  2. /encircled

encircled

UK/ɪn'sɝrkld/US/enˈsɜ:kəld/
C2

Definitions

adj.

Surrounded on all sides.

被包围的,被环绕的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
encircleto put into, to cause
+
-edcircle, ring, around
=encircled

Past participle of encircle used as an adjective: surrounded on all sides.

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The encircled troops had no way to retreat.

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