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单词 setting
释义

setting

UK /ˈsetɪŋ/

Word Forms

singularsetting
pluralsettings


  1. 1
    the place where someone or something is, and all the things, people, or emotions that are part of that place

    We provide health care outside any kind of institutional setting.

    a hotel in a charming mountain setting

    Synonyms and related words

    General words for location and place

    Collocates

    Adjectives frequently used with setting
    ▪ beautiful, ideal, idyllic, magnificent, perfect, picturesque, tranquil

  2. 2
    a particular time or place that a play, book, film etc happens in

    a love story in a tropical island setting

    Synonyms and related words

    Parts of films, stories and plays
  3. 3
    a position that the controls of a piece of equipment are at

    To save energy, lower the thermostat setting at night.

    Synonyms and related words

    Describing or relating to units of measurement
  4. 4
    the dishes, knives, forks, spoons, table mat, and napkin that one person uses at a meal
    Synonyms and related words

    General words for tableware and earthenware
  5. 5
    the metal part of a piece of jewellery that holds a stone or jewel in place
    Synonyms and related words

    Parts of jewellery and jewels
  6. 6
    musica piece of music added to words, especially to the words of a poem
    Synonyms and related words

    Pieces of music

setting

US /ˈsetɪŋ/

Word Forms

singularsetting
pluralsettings


  1. 1
    the place where someone or something is, and all the things, people, or emotions that are part of that place

    We provide health care outside any kind of institutional setting.

    a hotel in a charming mountain setting

    Synonyms and related words

    General words for location and place

    Collocates

    Adjectives frequently used with setting
    ▪ beautiful, ideal, idyllic, magnificent, perfect, picturesque, tranquil

  2. 2
    a particular time or place that a play, book, movie, etc. happens in

    a love story in a tropical island setting

    Synonyms and related words

    Parts of movies, stories and plays
  3. 3
    a position that the controls of a piece of equipment are at

    To save energy, lower the thermostat setting at night.

    Synonyms and related words

    Describing or relating to units of measurement
  4. 4
    the dishes, knives, forks, spoons, place mat, and napkin that one person uses at a meal
    Synonyms and related words

    General words for tableware and earthenware
  5. 5
    the metal part of a piece of jewelry that holds a stone or jewel in place
    Synonyms and related words

    Parts of jewelry and jewels
  6. 6
    musica piece of music added to words, especially to the words of a poem
    Synonyms and related words

    Pieces of music
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