| 单词 | set |
| 释义 | verb | noun | adjective setset1 /sɛt/ ●●● S1 W1 verb (past tense and past participle set, present participle setting) 1PUT [transitive always + adv./prep.] to carefully put something down somewhere, especially something that is difficult to carry SYN put: set something (down) on something She set her cup of coffee on the table.set something down Dan set the tray down.set something aside Set the sauce aside to cool.2ESTABLISH something [transitive] to establish a way of doing something which then continues or is copied: Managers should set an example (=behave in a good or sensible way that other people can copy) to their staff.set a pattern/tone/trend etc. The speech set the tone for the whole conference. He set a new world record (=do something better than anyone else has ever done) with that jump.set a precedent (=if an event or action sets a precedent, it shows people a way of doing something which they can use or copy)3DECIDE something [transitive] to decide on a time, date, amount, etc., or decide what the rules or limits for something should be: set a time/date (for something) Have you set a date for the wedding?set a price/budget etc. at something The price of oil has been set at $46 a barrel.set guidelines/standards/conditions/limits etc. The city has set strict guidelines for new buildings. The company has just set new targets for the next three years.set (yourself) a goal I set myself the goal of becoming sports editor of the college paper.4MOVIE/PLAY/STORY [transitive usually passive] if a movie, play, story, etc. is set in a place or period, it happens there or at that time: The play is set in Madrid in the year 1840.5BUILDING/TOWN/CITY be set [always + adv./prep.] if a building, town, etc. is set in a particular position, it is in that position: The house was set back from the road. a medieval village set high on a hill6MACHINE/CLOCK ETC. [transitive] to move part of a machine, clock, etc. so that it is in a particular position and is ready to be used: Did you set the alarm?set something on/to something I set the oven on “broil.”7set something on fire/ablaze/alight (also set fire to something) to make something start burning: Protesters set fire to a truck and two buses.8set something in motion to make something start happening, especially by means of an official order: The plan was set in motion on January 1.9set the table to arrange plates, knives, cups, etc. on a table so that it is ready for a meal10set your mind/sights/heart on something (also have your mind/sights/heart set on something) to be determined to achieve something or decide that you definitely want to have it: She had her heart set on a big wedding.11set a trap a)to make a trap ready to catch an animal b)to invent a plan to catch a criminal or show that someone is doing something wrong12set to work to start doing something in a determined way, especially something that is difficult and needs a lot of effort: set on He sat down and set to work on the illustrations.13set somebody to work to make someone start doing a particular kind of work for you: They set her to work in the hot fields.14set sail to start sailing somewhere: We set sail at sunrise.15SUN [intransitive] when the sun sets, it seems to move close to the horizon and then goes below it SYN go down: We went outside to watch the sun set.16LIQUID/GLUE/CEMENT ETC. [intransitive] to become hard and solid: How long does it take for the glue to set?17set somebody straight/right to tell someone the right way to do something or the true facts about something: He thought we had to pay for everything, but I set him straight. → see also set/put/keep the record straight at record1 (9)18set the world on fire informal to be very successful and have a great effect on someone or something: She went to New York expecting to set the world on fire.19set something to music to write music for a story or a poem so that it can be sung20set somebody free/loose to allow someone or an animal to be free: After six years in prison, Louis was set free.21set store by something to consider something to be very important: Mama always set great store by honesty.22FACE written if your face or mouth sets into an unpleasant or unhappy expression, or you set your face or mouth in that way, you start to have that expression: His mouth was set in a thin angry line.23PRINTING to arrange the words and letters of a book, newspaper, etc. so it is ready to be printed: In those days books had to be set by hand.24BONE medicine a)[transitive] if you set a broken bone, you move the broken ends so that they are in the right place to grow together again b)[intransitive] if a broken bone sets, it joins together again25HAIR [transitive] to arrange someone’s hair while it is wet so that it has a particular style when it dries26set something right (also set something to rights) to deal with any problems, mistakes, etc. and make a situation the way it should be: This company needs a dramatic shake-up to set things right.27be set into something to be attached to the surface of something: Sculpted panels were set into the walls.[Origin: Old English settan]set about phrasal verb1set about something written to start doing something, especially something that needs a lot of time and effort: He set about his task with determination.set about doing something Lou set about decorating their new house.2set about somebody old use to attack someone by hitting and kicking him or herset against phrasal verb1set somebody against somebody to make someone start to fight or argue with another person, especially a person who was a friend before: He set her against her own family.2be set against something if a movie, play, story, etc. is set against a place or period, it happens there or at that time: It’s a novel of passion and love set against the glitter of the international jet set.3set somebody against something to make someone not want to do something: Her early experiences had set her against living in the city.set apart phrasal verb set somebody/something apart to make someone or something different and often better than other people or things: Our ability to reason sets us apart from other animals.set something ↔ aside phrasal verb1to keep something, especially money or time, for a special purpose and only use it for that purpose: set aside for The shelter set aside 32 spaces for homeless kids. Try to set aside some time each day for exercise.2to decide that you will not be influenced by a particular feeling, belief, or principle, because something else is more important: They agreed to set their differences aside.3to decide that a previous legal decision or agreement does not have any effect anymore: The judge set aside the verdict of the lower court.set back phrasal verb1set somebody/something ↔ back to delay the progress or development of something, or delay someone from finishing something: The fire set back construction of the building by three months.2set somebody back to delay someone in finishing something: My illness set me back a couple of weeks.3set somebody back informal to cost someone a particular amount of money: Most of these wines will set you back $15 to $20.set down phrasal verb1set down something to establish how something should be done in an official set of rules or an official document: The government has set down clearer guidelines for teachers.2set something ↔ down to write about something so that you have a record of it: I wanted to set my feelings down on paper.set forth phrasal verb1set something ↔ forth formal to write or talk about an idea, argument, or a set of figures: The review committee has set forth its conclusions in a report.2 literary to begin a journey: They set forth into the unknown.set in phrasal verb if something sets in, especially something bad, it begins and seems likely to continue for a long time: We wanted to leave before winter set in. Fear set in as the tornado approached.set off phrasal verb1set something ↔ off to make something start happening, especially when you do not intend to do so: The news set off widespread panic.2set something ↔ off to make something such as an alarm system start operating, especially when you do not intend to do so: Something burning in the oven set off the smoke alarm.3set something ↔ off to make a bomb explode, or cause an explosion: Any movement could have set off the bomb.4 to start to go somewhere SYN leave: Jeri and I set off on foot for the beach.► see thesaurus at leave15set something ↔ off if a piece of clothing, color, decoration, etc. sets something off, it makes it look noticeable and attractive: The blue in your shirt really sets off your eyes.6set somebody off to make someone laugh, cry, get angry, etc. about something: He knows just what to say to set me off.set out phrasal verb1 especially written to start a trip, especially a long one: set out on On May 17 1673, they set out on their dangerous journey.set out for We set out for St. Petersburg the next day.2to start doing something or making plans to do something in order to achieve a particular result: set out to do something When she was 18, Amy set out to find her biological parents.set out on something My nephew is just setting out on a career in journalism.3set something ↔ out to write or talk about something such as a group of facts, ideas, or reasons, especially in a clearly organized way: It’s important to set your ideas out logically.4set something ↔ out to put a group of things down and arrange them: Lois set out the sugar bowl and the napkins on the table.set up phrasal verb1COMPANY/ORGANIZATION ETC. set something ↔ up to start a company, organization, committee, etc. SYN establish: They want to set up their own import-export business. Jack got his law degree, then set up shop (=set up a business) as a real estate lawyer.2ARRANGE/ORGANIZE set something ↔ up to make the necessary arrangements so that something, such as a meeting or event, can happen: I can set up an appointment for you to have a massage.3EQUIPMENT to prepare the equipment that will be needed for an activity so that it is ready to be used: The next band was already setting up on the other stage.set something ↔ up My brother set up the modem on my computer.4BUILD/PUT UP set something ↔ up to place or build something somewhere, usually a temporary structure: A press headquarters was set up outside the stadium. We set up camp (=put up a tent or group of tents) before dinner.5MAKE somebody SEEM GUILTY set somebody ↔ up to deliberately make other people think that someone has done something wrong or illegal: He said that the FBI had set him up.6SPORTS set something ↔ up to hit or kick a ball into a particular position so that another player can kick or hit it to get a point: He scored two goals himself, and set up a third.7PROVIDE MONEY set somebody ↔ up to provide someone with the money that he or she needs, especially so that he or she can start a business: My parents set me up in business after I got my degree.8RELATIONSHIP set somebody ↔ up to arrange for two people to meet, especially because you think they might start a romantic relationship: Two of our friends set us up.9set up housekeeping/house to start living in your own home, especially with someone else, instead of living with your parents verb | noun | adjective setset2 ●●● S1 W1 noun 1GROUP OF THINGS [countable] a group of things that form a whole: a train setset of a set of golf clubs A strange set of events led me to this job. The older generation have a different set of values.► see thesaurus at group12MOVIE [countable] eng. lang. arts a place where a movie or television program is acted and filmed: on (the) set She was on the set early to read over her lines.3STAGE [countable] eng. lang. arts the painted background, furniture, and other structures used on a stage for a play: The set is still being built.4SPORTS [countable] one part of a game such as tennis or volleyball: In the second set, Sampras led 5–4.► see thesaurus at game15a TV/television set a television: a color television set6the set of somebody’s face/jaw/shoulders etc. the expression on your face or the way you hold your body, which tells people how you are feeling: His determination to win was obvious from the set of his jaw.7MUSIC [countable] eng. lang. arts a series of songs performed by one band or singer as part of a concert: They played a 90-minute set.8PEOPLE [countable usually singular] a group of people with similar interests: the skateboarding set → see also jet set9HAIR [singular] old-fashioned an act of arranging your hair in a particular style when it is wet10FIRMNESS [singular] the state of becoming firm or solid: You’ll get a better set if you use gelatin.11MATH [countable] math a collection of numbers, shapes, etc. in mathematics: The set (x, y) has two members.12RADIO [countable] a piece of equipment for receiving radio signals: a ham radio operator’s set13ONION [countable] science, biology a small brown root planted in order to grow onions: onion sets verb | noun | adjective setset3 ●○○ adjective [no comparative] 1ALREADY DECIDED a set time, amount, etc. has been decided by someone and cannot be changed SYN fixed: Workers earn a set amount for each piece they sew. The evening meal is served at a set time.2READY [not before noun] informal prepared for something: set for Get set for a full evening of hot entertainment. Okay, I’m all set, let’s get going.be (all) set to do something He was set to go, but Mel stopped him.get set for something/get set to do something OK everyone, get set for some fun. “On your marks – get set (=used to say “get ready” before a race) – go!”3EXPRESSION if your face is set, it has a fixed expression on it, especially an angry or worried one, and does not move: Her face was pale and set.4be (dead) set on (doing) something to be very determined to do something: Mark is absolutely set on owning his own business.5be (dead) set against (doing) something to be very opposed to something: Her parents were dead set against the marriage.6set to do something likely to do something: The hot weather looks set to continue.7set ideas/views/opinions/beliefs set opinions or beliefs are ones you are not likely to change: My mother has very set ideas about how to bring up children.8be set in your ways disapproving to be used to doing things in a particular way and not willing to change: He’s so set in his ways. He’ll never try it.9set into something built into the surface of something: There was a door set into the stone wall.10set with gems/jewels etc. decorated with jewels: a ring set with four precious stones |
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