beset

[bi'set]

vt. 包围, 困扰, 镶嵌

例句与用法:

The country was beset with many problems.

这个国家被许多困难所困扰。

He was beset by doubts.

他疑虑重重。

The enemy beset the city with a strong army.

敌人以强大的军队围困城市。

In the swamp we were beset by mosquitoes.

我们在沼泽地受到蚊子的围攻。

词形变化:

名词: besetment | 动词过去式: beset | 动词过去分词: beset | 动词现在分词: besetting | 动词第三人称单数: besets |

详细释义:

vt.[(+by/with)]

1. 困扰, 使苦恼[H]

She was beset by doubts.

她疑虑重重。

2. 围攻; 包围住

We were beset by mosquitoes in the swamp.

我们在沼泽地遭受蚊虫围攻。

3. 镶, 嵌

a gown beset with jewels

用宝石镶嵌的长袍