besetting
/bih-set-ing/US // bɪˈsɛt ɪŋ //UK // (bɪˈsɛtɪŋ) //
固执,固执地追问,固执的,固执地追捕
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Definitions
adj.形容词 adjective
- 1
- : constantly assailing or obsessing, as with temptation: a besetting sin.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Examples
The besetting problem I have with it to this day, is do people want to know this?
It is also a timely insight into the paralysis besetting US politics.
I found that I had been allowed to acquire certain bad habits and besetting sins—most people do.
And then he walked about the room, reflecting on the curse of his life—his besetting sin—irresolution.
Cleverly though they manipulate, cleanliness is not their besetting weakness.
Borrowing was his besetting sin, and he was always head over ears in debt.
She held parley with her besetting sin, and her desire of 'the accursed thing' grew stronger.
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