释义 |
set the scene/stage set the scene/stage (ALSO the scene/stage is set) ► F0 used to mean that conditions have been made right for something to happen, or that something is likely to happen: » This weekend's talks between the two leaders have set the scene for a peace agreement to be reached.» The stage looks set for a repeat of last year's final.Thesaurus+: ↑Preparing |