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单词 beset
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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024
be•set /bɪˈsɛt/USA pronunciation   v. [~ + object], -set, -set•ting. 
  1. to attack on all sides: beset by an angry mob of protesters.
  2. to surround;
    hem in: He was beset with a lot of problems all at once.
  3. to set (something) in place;
    put in:a gold crown beset with jewels.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024
be•set  (bi set′),USA pronunciation v.t., -set, -set•ting. 
  1. to attack on all sides;
    assail;
    harass:to be beset by enemies; beset by difficulties.
  2. to surround;
    hem in:a village beset on all sides by dense forest.
  3. to set or place upon;
    bestud:a gold bracelet beset with jewels.
  4. Nautical, Naval Termsto surround (a vessel) by ice, so that control of the helm is lost.
  • Middle English besetten, Old English besettan. See be-, set bef. 1000
be•set′ment, n. 
be•set′ter, n. 
    • 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged encircle, enclose, besiege, beleaguer.
    • 3.See corresponding entry in Unabridged stud, decorate, ornament.

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
beset /bɪˈsɛt/ vb ( -sets, -setting, -set)(transitive)
  1. (esp of dangers, temptations, or difficulties) to trouble or harass constantly
  2. to surround or attack from all sides
  3. archaic to cover with, esp with jewels
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