to set on
[phrase form: set]
01
襲いかかる, 攻撃する
to attack someone aggressively, either physically or verbally
Transitive: to set on sb
例
The bullies set on the young student after school, causing him great distress.
いじめっ子たちは放課後、その若い学生に襲いかかり、彼に大きな苦痛を与えた。
02
けしかける, 襲わせる
to command an animal to attack another individual or entity
Ditransitive: to set on an animal sb/sth
例
He set his guard dog on the trespasser, who quickly retreated.
彼は侵入者に番犬をけしかけ、侵入者はすぐに退却した。
