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Beset with Meaning in English

expression

bɪˈsɛt/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
bi-SET with or bi-SET with
bɪsˈɛt/ /wˈɪð
bi-SET with

释义

If someone or something is beset with problems or difficulties, they are surrounded and troubled by them on all sides.

用法与细微差别

Often used in formal or literary contexts; almost always paired with negative nouns like 'problems', 'difficulties', or 'challenges'. Do not use for positive things. Commonly used as 'beset with/by problems/difficulties'.

例句

The company was beset with financial problems.

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His plan was beset with challenges from the start.

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Their relationship is beset with misunderstandings.

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The project became beset with delays after the new regulations were announced.

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Small towns are often beset with issues like unemployment and lack of resources.

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After months of being beset with doubts, she finally made a decision.

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