| 释义 |
set something on foot archaic Set an action or process in motion: a plan had lately been set on foot for their relief...- We set enquiries on foot, and it turned out that there had been an overnight break-out from Barnyards' field.
- The purposes with which they are set on foot are profit, honour, or avoidance of loss or dishonour.
- It was easy to see what must be the fate of this fine system in any serious and comprehensive attempt to set it on foot in this country.
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