包围圈

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surrounding area

敌人已经形成了包围圈,我们必须突围。

The enemy has formed a surrounding area, and we must break out.


formal

A surrounding area or encirclement, often used in military or strategic contexts to describe a situation where one is surrounded by opposing forces.

士兵们在包围圈内坚守了三天三夜。

The soldiers held their ground inside the surrounding area for three days and nights.

This term is commonly used in military and strategic contexts to describe a situation where one is encircled by opposing forces.

Collocations

突破包围圈break out of the encirclement形成包围圈form a surrounding area

Antonyms

Related Phrases

突围phrase
to break out of an encirclement

Pro Tip

Military Context

This term is frequently used in military contexts to describe a situation where forces are surrounded by enemies.

Word Origin

The term is composed of '包围' (to surround) and '圈' (circle or area), literally meaning 'surrounding area' or 'encirclement'.

Usage Notes

This term is often used in military and strategic contexts to describe a situation where one is surrounded by opposing forces. It can also be used metaphorically to describe being surrounded by difficulties or challenges.

Word Breakdown

包围
to surround
root
+
circle or area
root
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