Beset



GRE 蓝宝 Barron

解释

GRE 红宝书

• v.镶嵌, 困扰
• ［英］ v.镶嵌, 困扰 ( harass from all directions)
• ［例］ The voyage was beset with dangers.

Webster Collegiate

transitive verb (-set; -setting)

• Etymology: Middle English besetten, from Old English besettan, from be- + settan to set
• Date: before 12th century
• 1. to set or stud with or as if with ornaments
• 2. trouble, harass <inflation besets the economy>
• 3.
  • a. to set upon ; assail <the settlers were beset by savages>
  • b. to hem in ; surround
• ? besetment noun

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