| 释义 |
set (or put) one's hand toStart work on: having set his hand to any task, he would see it through to the end...- They explored every direction they could imagine going in, and succeeded in producing beautiful songs in whatever musical style they put their hand to.
- I personally think it is one of the more daring pieces I have put my hand to in a while and I like a lot of it, although I am far from saying that is not in need of serious revision; much of it needs considerable work.
- I really am thoroughly mediocre at everything I've ever put my hand to: advertising, academia, journalism.
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