beset

UK
/bɪˈsɛt/
US
/bɪˈsɛt/

Translations

besetverb
beset
Past Simple
beset
Past Participle
besetting
Gerund
UK
/bɪˈsɛt/
US
/bɪˈsɛt/
The town was beset by enemy forces.
Город был осаждён вражескими силами.
The hikers were beset by a swarm of mosquitoes.
Путешественников атаковал рой комаров.
He was beset by doubts about his decision.
Его преследовали сомнения по поводу его решения.
besetadjective
more beset
Comp.
most beset
Super.
UK
/bɪˈsɛt/
US
/bɪˈsɛt/
The beset city struggled to maintain its defenses.
Осаждённый город изо всех сил пытался удержать свою оборону.
The beset traveler found himself surrounded by wild animals.
Окружённый путешественник оказался в окружении диких животных.
The beset manager had to deal with numerous complaints.
Обременённый менеджер должен был разбираться с многочисленными жалобами.

Definitions

besetverb
To attack on all sides; assail; harass.
The small village was beset by bandits from all directions.
To surround or hem in.
The hikers were beset by thick fog, making it difficult to find their way.
To be troubled or threatened persistently.
The company was beset by financial difficulties for several years.
To ornament, stud, or array with or as if with jewels or other objects.
The king wore a crown beset with rubies and emeralds.
besetadjective
Troubled or harassed by difficulties or problems.
The beset traveler struggled to find a way through the storm.
Surrounded by or attacked on all sides.
The beset fortress held out against the invaders for weeks.
Decorated or studded with objects.
The ceremonial shield was beset with precious stones.