vt.[(+by/with)]

1. 困扰，使苦恼[H]
   She was beset by doubts.

   她疑虑重重。

2. 围攻；包围住
   We were beset by mosquitoes in the swamp.

   我们在沼泽地遭受蚊虫围攻。

3. 镶，嵌
   a gown beset with jewels

   用宝石镶嵌的长袍

v.

1. trouble or harass persistently.
   ▸surround or attack from all sides.
2. (be beset with) archaic be covered or studded with.