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。
The angry protesters set on the politician, shouting insults and accusations.
怒った抗議者たちは政治家に襲いかかり、侮辱と非難を叫んだ。
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。
The shepherd set his loyal dog on the intruding wolves to protect the flock of sheep.
羊飼いは、羊の群れを守るために、侵入してきた狼に忠実な犬をけしかけた。
