besetbe•set /bɪ'set/ (beset, beset; besetting)

vt

1. [常作被动] 正式围攻

• The governor was beset by the demonstrators when he walked out of the office. 州长走出办公室，受到示威者们的围攻。

2. 包围，围绕

• a city beset with mountains 一个群山环抱的城市

3. 困扰，苦恼

• beset by worries 忧心忡忡

• The plan was beset by difficulties. 这项计划遇到重重困难。