to set on
[phrase form: set]
01
攻击, 袭击
to attack someone aggressively, either physically or verbally
Transitive: to set on sb
例子
The bullies set on the young student after school, causing him great distress.
霸凌者放学后袭击了那个年轻的学生，给他带来了巨大的痛苦。
The angry protesters set on the politician, shouting insults and accusations.
愤怒的抗议者围攻了政治家，大声辱骂和指责。
02
唆使, 放狗咬
to command an animal to attack another individual or entity
Ditransitive: to set on an animal sb/sth
例子
He set his guard dog on the trespasser, who quickly retreated.
他放他的看门狗去追那个闯入者，后者迅速撤退了。
The shepherd set his loyal dog on the intruding wolves to protect the flock of sheep.
牧羊人放他忠诚的狗去攻击入侵的狼以保护羊群。
