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beset
  • Conjugation : past  beset ; ing  besetting
  • Derivatives : n  besetment
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Comprehensive English-Chinese Dictionary

beset [bɪ'sεt] [bɪ'set]
  1. 1. vt. 镶嵌点缀
  2. 2. vt. 围攻扰乱骚扰围困
  3. 3. vt. 包围禁闭

Collins English-English Dictionary

beset [bɪ'sεt]
  1. 1. vt. [tr] (esp of dangers, temptations, or difficulties) to trouble or harass constantly
  2. 2. vt. to surround or attack from all sides
  3. 3. vt. [Archaic] to cover with, esp with jewels

Examples

The organization has been beset by problems from its conception.
这个机构从一开始就被各种问题困扰。
Unlearned and commonsensical countryfolk were capable of solving problems that beset the more sophisticated.
没受过教育但有基本常识的乡下人能够解决那些困扰渊博的人的问题。
困难重重
be beset with difficulties
内外交困
beset with difficulties both at home and abroad
我们的计划一再难产。
Our plan was beset with difficulties.

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