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embattled

/ɪmˈbæt.əld/

/ɪmˈbætəld/

Translations

embattledadjective

more embattled

Comp.

most embattled

Super.

/ɪmˈbæt.əld/

осаждённый

The embattled city struggled to maintain its defenses.

Осаждённый город изо всех сил пытался удержать свою оборону.

обеспокоенный

The embattled CEO faced numerous challenges from the board.

Обеспокоенный генеральный директор столкнулся с многочисленными вызовами со стороны совета директоров.

в трудном положении

The embattled politician tried to regain public trust.

Политик в трудном положении пытался вернуть доверие общественности.

Synonyms

under siege

embattleverb

embattled

Past Simple

embattled

Past Simple

embattled

Past Participle

embattling

Gerund

/ɪmˈbæt.əl/

/ɪmˈbætəl/

готовить к бою

The general decided to embattle the troops before the enemy arrived.

Генерал решил готовить войска к бою перед прибытием врага.

Synonyms

prepare for battle

embattlepast participle

embattled

Past participle “embattled” is routinely used adjectivally (e.g., “embattled city”).

Synonyms

under siege

prepared for battle

under attack

Definitions

embattledadjective

Involved in or prepared for war, especially in a state of conflict or struggle.

The embattled troops held their ground despite the overwhelming odds.

Facing difficulties or criticism; under attack or pressure.

The embattled CEO faced numerous challenges from both the board and the shareholders.

Having battlements; indented like a battlement.

The embattled parapet gave the fortress an imposing silhouette.

embattleverb

To prepare for battle; to fortify or arm for war.

The general ordered his troops to embattle the fortress in anticipation of the enemy's advance.

To arrange in order of battle; to array.

The commander embattled his forces along the ridge to gain a strategic advantage.

embattlepast participle

Prepared for battle or conflict; involved in or beset by struggle.

The embattled city stood firm against the invaders.