encirclement
UK/ɪn'sɝklmənt/US/in'sә:klmәnt/
C2
Definitions
n.
The act of surrounding something completely, especially in warfare.
包围，围困
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedencircleto put into, to cause
+
-mentcircle, ring, around
=encirclement
encircle + -ment (act/result) = the act or state of being surrounded. Common in military history (the encirclement of an army).
Example Sentences
- 1.
The encirclement of the city cut off all supply routes.