state of siege

英 [ˌsteɪt əv ˈsiːdʒ]

美 [ˌsteɪt əv ˈsiːdʒ]

n.  戒严(或封锁)状态

法律

牛津词典

noun

• 戒严（或封锁）状态
  a situation in which the government limits people's freedom to enter or leave a city, town or building

柯林斯词典

• N-SING 戒严状态
  Astate of siegeis a situation in which a government or other authority puts restrictions on the movement of people into or out of a country, town, or building.
  1. Under the state of siege, the police could arrest suspects without charges or warrants.
     在戒严时，警方无需指控或逮捕令就可以逮捕嫌疑人。

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