a fault to which a person or institution is especially prone易犯的过失
柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典释义
VERB
困扰;烦扰;使苦恼
If someone or something is beset by problems or fears, they have many problems or fears which affect them severely.
例句
The country is beset by severe economic problems.这个国家被严重的经济问题所困扰。The discussions were beset with difficulties.讨论困难重重。
英汉词典释义
vt.
困扰;不断围攻
She wanted to enjoy her retirement without being beset by financial worries.她想享受退休生活而不必为金钱担忧。A revolutionary’s life used to be beset with dangers and hardships.一个革命者的生活中往往充满危险和艰难。That country is beset with difficulties at home and abroad.那个国家目前内外交困。The plan was beset with difficulties from the beginning.这项计划自开始就困难重重。
英英词典释义
Verb
1. annoy continually or chronically;
"He is known to harry his staff when he is overworked""This man harasses his female co-workers"
2. assail or attack on all sides: "The zebra was beset by leopards"