英语词汇“set out”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

set out

1. phrasal verb B1

When you set out, you start a journey.

When setting out on a long walk, always wear suitable boots. [VERB PARTICLE preposition/adverb]

[Also VERB PARTICLE]

2. phrasal verb

If you set out to do something, you start trying to do it.

He has achieved what he set out to do three years ago. [VERB PARTICLE to-infinitive]

We set out to find the truth behind the mystery. [VERB PARTICLE to-infinitive]

3. phrasal verb B2

If you set things out, you arrange or display them somewhere.

Set out the cakes attractively, using lacy doilies. [VERB PARTICLE noun]

[Also VERB noun PARTICLE]

4. phrasal verb

If you set out a number of facts, beliefs, or arguments, you explain them in writing or speech in a clear, organized way.

He has written a letter to The Times setting out his views. [VERB PARTICLE noun]

An increasing number of laws sets out how an employer should approach hiring and firing staff. [VERB PARTICLE wh]

[Also VERB noun PARTICLE]

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Translations:

Chinese: 开始

Japanese: 並べる

单词	set out
释义	set out 1. phrasal verb B1 When you set out, you start a journey. When setting out on a long walk, always wear suitable boots. [VERB PARTICLE preposition/adverb] [Also VERB PARTICLE] 2. phrasal verb If you set out to do something, you start trying to do it. He has achieved what he set out to do three years ago. [VERB PARTICLE to-infinitive] We set out to find the truth behind the mystery. [VERB PARTICLE to-infinitive] 3. phrasal verb B2 If you set things out, you arrange or display them somewhere. Set out the cakes attractively, using lacy doilies. [VERB PARTICLE noun] [Also VERB noun PARTICLE] 4. phrasal verb If you set out a number of facts, beliefs, or arguments, you explain them in writing or speech in a clear, organized way. He has written a letter to The Times setting out his views. [VERB PARTICLE noun] An increasing number of laws sets out how an employer should approach hiring and firing staff. [VERB PARTICLE wh] [Also VERB noun PARTICLE] See full dictionary entry for set Translations: Chinese: 开始 Japanese: 並べる
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