set upon
US /sɛt əˈpɒn/
UK /sɛt əˈpɒn/
片語動詞
1.
襲擊, 攻擊
to attack someone suddenly and violently
範例:
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The travelers were set upon by bandits on the mountain road.
旅行者在山路上遭到土匪的襲擊。
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He was set upon by a group of youths after leaving the pub.
他離開酒吧後遭到一群年輕人的襲擊。
2.
著手, 開始做
to start to do something with great energy or determination
範例:
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She set upon her work with renewed vigor after the vacation.
假期結束後，她以新的活力投入到工作中。
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The team set upon the task of organizing the event with enthusiasm.
團隊熱情地著手組織這項活動。