كيف تنطق "set upon"

expression

ˈsɛt/ /əˈpɑn

SET uh-PAHN

sˈɛt/ /əpˈɒn

SET up-ON

التعريف

To attack someone or something suddenly and aggressively, often in a group. It can also mean to begin doing something with energy.

الإنجليزية الأمريكية

ˈsɛt/ /əˈpɑn

الإنجليزية البريطانية

sˈɛt/ /əpˈɒn

أمريكي

SET uh-PAHN

بريطاني

SET up-ON

The dog was set upon by a pack of wolves.

They were set upon as they walked home at night.

The soldiers were suddenly set upon by the enemy.

As soon as he entered the room, he was set upon with questions from the reporters.