One sat in a car, crying; another stood surrounded by... (Para. 4)
surround: vt. be or go around on every side
The film star was surrounded by news writers. 这位电影明星被新闻记者围住了。
For two months the city was surrounded by enemy forces, and no supplies could be brought in. 这座城市被敌人围困了两个月，任何供应都不能送进城。