a fault to which a person or institution is especially prone易犯的過失
柯林斯高階英漢雙解學習詞典釋義
VERB
困擾；煩擾；使苦惱
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.這個國家被嚴重的經濟問題所困擾。The discussions were beset with difficulties.討論困難重重。
英漢詞典釋義
vt.
困擾;不斷圍攻
She wanted to enjoy her retirement without being beset by financial worries.她想享受退休生活而不必為金錢擔憂。A revolutionary’s life used to be beset with dangers and hardships.一個革命者的生活中往往充滿危險和艱難。That country is beset with difficulties at home and abroad.那個國家目前內外交困。The plan was beset with difficulties from the beginning.這項計劃自開始就困難重重。
英英詞典釋義
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"