| 释义 |
be·set /bɪˈset/(-set; -set·ting)
vt.
1. 困扰，使苦恼
problems besetting the country 使国家陷于困境的种种难题
be beset by (或 with) difficulties 困难重重
2. 围攻
We were beset by mosquitoes in the swamp. 我们在沼泽地遭受蚊群围攻。
3. 包围住，围绕
a town beset with towering mountains 高山环抱的城镇
4. 阻塞(通道)
The guerrillas beset every road leading to the capital. 游击队堵塞了通往首都的每条道路。
5. 〈古〉(以饰物)镶，嵌
a bracelet beset with pearls 镶嵌着珍珠的手镯
[<OE besettan to set near, surround] |