"set upon" 怎么发音
expression
ˈsɛt/ /əˈpɑn
SET uh-PAHN
sˈɛt/ /əpˈɒn
SET up-ON
释义
To attack someone or something suddenly and aggressively, often in a group. It can also mean to begin doing something with energy.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈsɛt/ /əˈpɑn
英式英语
sˈɛt/ /əpˈɒn
简化发音
美式
SET uh-PAHN
英式
SET up-ON
语境中听
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.