beset
gb/bɪsˈɛt/ us/bɪsˈɛt/
C1
Angličtina
~ 27600
sújt, körülzár, ostromol, díszít, kirak
SLOVESO
C1
FORMAL
1
sújt
B2
Vzorec užití:
to be beset by [problems/difficulties]
The company has been beset by financial problems for years.
A céget évek óta pénzügyi problémák sújtják.
Her campaign was beset by accusations of dishonesty from the very beginning.
A kampányát már a kezdetektől fogva tisztességtelenségi vádak sújtották.
Small businesses are increasingly beset by rising costs and complex regulations.
He felt beset with doubts after reading the critical reviews.
The project was beset by delays and technical issues at every stage.
Učební příklady
The team was beset by many problems.
A csapatot sok probléma sújtotta.
The city is beset by traffic and noise.
A várost forgalom és zaj sújtja.
Her plan was beset with small mistakes.
The government is beset by criticism from the public.
He is often beset with worry about his job.
Častá chyba:
Learners often confuse the pattern and say *"beset someone by problems"* instead of the passive form *"be beset by problems"*. Another common mistake is using it like "upset" (e.g. *"I was beset about the news"*), which is incorrect. Use it mainly in the passive with "by" or "with": *"The town is beset by crime"*, *"She is beset with doubts"*.
Význam
cause persistent problems or worry
Kolokace
beset by problems
|beset by difficulties
|beset by scandal
|beset with doubts
|beset with challenges
|beset by controversy
Synonyma
plague (Suggests serious, often long-lasting trouble or suffering, sometimes stronger than "beset".)
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afflict (More formal and medical/emotional; focuses on the suffering caused.)
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trouble (More general and common; does not always suggest the same sense of pressure from all sides.)
Antonyma
relieve (Means to remove or reduce problems or pain, the opposite of causing ongoing trouble.)
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spare (Means to prevent someone from having a problem or difficulty.)
Témata
problems
|emotions
|work
|society
|core_vocabulary
Definice
To give someone or something many problems or worries for a long time.
To cause someone or something to experience many continuing problems, difficulties, or worries, often from several directions at once.
SLOVESO
C2
LITERARY
2
Vzorec užití:
to beset [someone/something] on all sides
The convoy was beset on all sides by rebel fighters.
A konvojt minden oldalról körülzárták a lázadó harcosok.
The fort was beset by enemy troops for several days before it finally fell.
Az erődöt több napon át ellenséges csapatok ostromolták, mielőtt végül elesett.
The hikers found themselves beset by swarms of mosquitoes as they crossed the swamp.
The ship was beset by ice, unable to move in any direction.
As they left the courthouse, they were beset by reporters shouting questions.
Učební příklady
The small town was beset by enemy soldiers.
A kisvárost körülzárták az ellenséges katonák.
The boat was beset by ice and could not move.
A hajót körülzárta a jég, és nem tudott mozdulni.
The stars were beset by fans as they left the show.
The army was beset on all sides in the valley.
The car was beset by a crowd of angry people.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes mix this sense with the more common abstract sense and use it in everyday situations where simple "surround" or "attack" is better. This sense usually appears in more dramatic or literary descriptions of physical danger or pressure.
Význam
surround and attack on all sides
Kolokace
beset on all sides
|beset by enemy forces
|beset by attackers
|beset by hostile crowds
Synonyma
surround (Neutral; does not always include the idea of attack or threat.)
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besiege (Strong military term for surrounding a place to force it to surrender; more technical and specific than "beset".)
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harass (Focuses on repeated attacks or pressure, not always from all sides.)
Antonyma
liberate (To free someone or something that has been surrounded or controlled, the opposite of trapping or attacking from all sides.)
Témata
conflict
|danger
|movement
|core_vocabulary
Definice
To be all around someone or something and attack or put strong pressure on them from every side.
To surround someone or something and attack or threaten from all sides, often creating a sense of being trapped.
SLOVESO
C2
LITERARY
3
Vzorec užití:
to beset [something] with [jewels/ornaments]
She wore a dark velvet cloak beset with tiny silver stars.
Apró ezüstcsillagokkal díszített sötét bársonyköpenyt viselt.
The ornate crown was beset with rubies and emeralds.
A díszes korona rubinokkal és smaragdokkal volt kirakva.
In the museum, we saw a sword hilt beset with pearls and enamel.
The altar was beset with precious stones donated by local nobles.
His jacket, heavily beset with metal studs, caught the light as he moved.
Učební příklady
The ring was beset with small red stones.
A gyűrű apró piros kövekkel volt kirakva.
The king wore a coat beset with gold buttons.
A király aranygombokkal díszített kabátot viselt.
Her dress was beset with little white pearls.
The box was beset with colorful jewels.
The old crown was beset with many bright stones.
Častá chyba:
This sense is rare and literary. Learners may think it means the same as "upset" or confuse it with the more common problem-related sense. It is used almost only in written descriptions of decorated objects.
Význam
cover or decorate with small items
Kolokace
beset with jewels
|beset with diamonds
|robe beset with pearls
|crown beset with rubies
Synonyma
encrust (Stresses a thick or heavy covering, often with jewels or shells.)
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adorn (General word for decorating; less specific about many small pieces on the surface.)
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embellish (Formal; focuses on adding decorative detail, not always as dense or studded as "beset".)
Antonyma
strip (To remove decorations or covering from something, the opposite of adding many decorative pieces.)
Témata
art
|objects
|appearance
|arts_entertainment
|clothing
Definice
To cover something with many small things for decoration, like jewels, stones, or metal pieces.
To decorate or cover the surface of something by setting many small objects, such as jewels or studs, into or onto it.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
beset
IPA
GB/bɪsˈɛt/
US/bɪsˈɛt/
Slabiky a přízvuk
be - set (2 slabiky)
Stress on 2nd syllable (set)
Tvary slova
Verb
- Base: beset
- 3rd Person Singular: besets
- Present Participle: besetting
- Past: beset
- Past Participle: beset
Příbuzná slova
Forms
besets
verb
besetting
verb
Gramatické poznámky
- Irregular present participle: besetting Verb
- Irregular past: beset Verb
- Irregular past participle: beset Verb
Výrazy
be beset by
1/bˈi bɪsˈɛt bˈaɪ/
fixed phrase
formal
suffer from many serious problems
To have many serious problems, difficulties, or worries that cause ongoing trouble.
Příklady
- The healthcare system is be beset by staffing shortages and long waiting times.
- Many coastal communities are be beset by rising sea levels.
- The charity is be beset by financial and legal troubles.
be beset with
1/bˈi bɪsˈɛt wˈɪθ/
fixed phrase
formal
be full of difficulties or worries
To have or contain many problems, faults, or worries.
Příklady
- Her report was be beset with errors and unclear arguments.
- The city is be beset with traffic jams and pollution.
- New parents are often be beset with doubts about every decision.