英:[set fɔ:θ]
美:[sɛt fɔrθ]
英:[set fɔ:θ]
美:[sɛt fɔrθ]
起程;出发;详尽地解释;展示
verb
transitive verb
to cause to sit : place in or on a seat
to put (a fowl) on eggs to hatch them
to put (eggs) for hatching under a fowl or into an incubator
to place (oneself) in position to start running in a race
to place with care or deliberate purpose and with relative stability set a stone on the grave
set a ladder against the wall
transplant sense 1
set seedlings
to make (a trap) ready to catch prey
to put aside (something, such as dough containing yeast) for fermenting
to direct with fixed attention
set your mind to it
to cause to assume a specified condition, relation, or occupation They accidentally set the house on fire.
The bird was treated and then set free.
to cause the start of
set a fire
to appoint or assign to an office or duty
post, station
to cause to assume a specified posture or position
set the door ajar
to fix as a distinguishing imprint, sign, or appearance
the years have set their mark on him
affix
apply
set a match to kindling
to fix or decide on as a time, limit, or regulation : prescribe set the rules for the game
set a wedding day
to establish as the highest level or best performance
set a record for the half mile
to furnish as a pattern or model
set an example of generosity
to allot as a task
… setting lessons for the children to work upon at home …—Manchester Examiner
to adjust (a device and especially a measuring device) to a desired position set a thermostat at 68also: to adjust (something, such as a clock) in conformity with a standard
set the alarm for 7:00
to restore to normal position or connection when dislocated or fractured
set a broken bone
to spread to the wind
set the sails
to put in order for use
set a place for a guest
to make scenically ready for a performance
set the stage
to arrange (type) for printing
set type by hand
to put a fine edge on by grinding or honing
set a razor
to bend slightly the tooth points of (a saw) alternately in opposite directions
to sink (the head of a nail) below the surface
to fix in a desired position (as by heating or stretching)
to arrange (hair) in a desired style by using implements (such as curlers, rollers, or clips) and gels or lotions
to adorn with something affixed or infixed : stud, dot
clear sky set with stars
to fix (something, such as a precious stone) in a border of metal : place in a setting
to place in a specified literary or dramatic setting
a story set in Paris
to hold something in regard or esteem at the rate of
sets a great deal by daily exercise
to place in a relative rank or category
set duty before pleasure
to fix at a certain amount
set bail at $500
value, rate
their promises were set at naught
to place as an estimate of worth
set a high value on life
to place in relation for comparison or balance
theory set against practice
to direct to action
to incite to attack or antagonism
war sets brother against brother
to place by transporting
was set ashore on the island
to put in motion
to put and fix in a direction
set our faces toward home once more
of a dog to point out the position of (game) by holding a fixed attitude
to defeat (an opponent or a contract) in bridge
to fix firmly : make immobile : give rigid form or condition to
set her jaw in determination
to make unyielding or obstinate
to cause to become firm or solid
set milk for cheese
to cause (fruit or seed) to develop
intransitive verb
chiefly dialectal sit
to be becoming : be suitable : fit
the coat sets well
to cover and warm eggs to hatch them
to affect one with or as if with weight
the pudding sets heavily on my stomach
to place oneself in position in preparation for an action (such as running)
of a plant part to undergo development usually as a result of pollination
to pass below the horizon : go down
the sun sets
to come to an end
… this century sets with little mirth …—Thomas Fuller
to apply oneself to some activity
set to work
to have a specified direction in motion : flow, tend
The wind was setting from Pine Hill to the farm.—Esther Forbes
of a dog to indicate the position of game by crouching or pointing
to dance face to face with another in a square dance
set to your partner and turn
to become solid or thickened by chemical or physical alteration
the cement sets rapidly
of a dye or color to become permanent
of a bone to become whole by growing together
noun
the act or action of setting
the condition of being set
a number of things of the same kind that belong or are used together
an electric train set
mental inclination, tendency, or habit : bent
a set toward mathematics
a state of psychological preparedness to perceive or respond to an anticipated stimulus or situation
direction of flow
the set of the wind
form or carriage of the body or of its parts
her face took on a cynical set—Raymond Kennedy
the manner of fitting or of being placed or suspended
in order to give the skirt a pretty set—Mary J. Howell
amount of deflection from a straight line
set of a saw's teeth
permanent change of form (as of metal) due to repeated or excessive stress
the act or result of arranging hair by curling or waving
a young plant or rooted cutting ready for transplanting
a small bulb, corm, or tuber or a piece of tuber used for propagation
onion sets
the blossoms of a plant that have set fruit as a result of fertilization
or sett the burrow of a badger
the width of the body of a piece of type
an artificial setting for a scene of a theatrical or film production
or less commonly sett a rectangular paving stone of sandstone or granite
a division of a tennis match won by the side that wins at least six games beating the opponent by two games or by winning a tiebreaker
a collection of books or periodicals forming a unit
a clutch of eggs
the basic formation in a country-dance or square dance
a session of music (such as jazz or dance music) usually followed by an intermissionalso: the music played at one session
a group of persons associated by common interests
a collection of elements and especially mathematical ones (such as numbers or points) called alsoclass
an apparatus of electronic components assembled so as to function as a unit
a television set
a usually offensive formation in football or basketball
a group of a specific number of repetitions of a particular exercise
adjective
intent, determined
set upon going
intentional, premeditated
did it of set purpose
fixed by authority, appointment, or agreement Students can drop in during set [=designated] office hours
The wedding is set [=scheduled] for early June
reluctant to change
set in their ways
immovable, rigid
set frown
built-in
a set tub
settled, persistent
set defiance
ready for action, use, etc. : prepared The table is set. Should I bring out the food?—often used in the phrase all setAre we all set [=completely ready] to leave?We replaced the belt, so your car should be all set. [=fully functional and ready for use]She's all set to blast him, all set to wipe that anxious smile off his face, to tell him some hard home truths. And then she stops. She can't do it.—Norma Fox Mazer
We were set for an early morning start
needing or wanting nothing further The leak is fixed, so you should be set now. After winning the lottery, they were set for life—often used in the phrase all set"Would you like more coffee?" "No thanks, I'm all set."Can I help you find something, or are you all set?Is the bill all set, or do you need some change?
"Would you like more coffee?" "No thanks, I'm set."
“verbal phrase”一词最早于公元13世纪(不及物动词)指“公开表达,展示或考虑,完全公布信息”; 公元1400年代表“离开,开始旅程”(相同意义的 set out 为14世纪后期形成); 参见 set(动词)+ forth(副词)。其中包含的 set 的概念是“按指定方向前进”,因此意味着“开始行动”(在古英语晚期已有所记载)。从14世纪后期开始表示“准备并发送,发布”(命令等)。指价格的含义始于1520年代。不及物动词的“走,前进,开始行进”的意义源于14世纪中期。
阐述
Verb Middle English setten, from Old English settan; akin to Old High German sezzen to set, Old English sittan to sit Adjective Middle English sett, from Old English gesett, past participle of settan
The first known use of set was before the 12th century
robber flynoun
any of various two-winged flies that eat insects and are covered with coarse bristly hairs
road testnoun
a test (as of a vehicle or of a person's ability to drive) made on the road
set1 of 3verb
to cause to sit
to give (a fowl) eggs to hatch or provide (eggs) with suitable conditions for hatching
to put or fix in a place, condition, or position set a trap set a watch
set a dish on the table
to place (a story or performance) in a specified setting
a book set in a small town
to direct with fixed attention
had set my heart on a new bike
to cause to be, become, or do
prisoners were set free
to start on purpose
set a fire
to fix or decide on as a time, limit, or regulation set a wedding day
set a price
to establish as the best performance
set a record
to furnish as a pattern or model
set an example
to restore to normal position or connection
set a broken bone
to put in order for immediate use
set the table
to put in order for printing
set type by hand
to put into type or something like type (as on photographic film)
set the first word in italic
to wave, curl, or arrange hair by wetting and drying
to fix in a setting or frame
set diamonds in a ring
value entry 2 sense 1, rate
set the loss at $2000
to put and fix in a direction
set our faces toward home once more
to fix firmly : give rigid form to
set his jaw in determination
to become or cause to become firm or solid
the gelatin is setting
to form and bring to maturity
the old tree still sets a good crop of apples
chiefly dialect sit sense 1a, b
to cover and warm eggs to hatch them
the hen has been setting for several days
to pass below the horizon
the sun sets
to apply oneself to some activity
set to work
to have a certain direction in motion : flow
to become permanent
if you don't wash that fast the stain will set
set2 of 3noun
the act or action of setting
the condition of being set
a number of persons or things of the same kind that belong or are used together a set of dishes
the social set
direction of flow
the set of the wind
the form or movement of the body or of its parts
the set of the shoulders
an artificial setting for a scene of a play or movie
a group of tennis games that make up a match
a group of mathematical elements (as numbers or points)
an electronic device
a television set
set3 of 3adjective
showing great determination
set against going
fixed by authority
a set rule
not very willing to change
set in their ways
fixed sense 1a, rigid
a set smile
built-in
a set tub for washing
prepared for use or action : ready
are you all set?
1 Wittegenstein repudiated many of the theorems set forth in the Tractatus.
维特根施坦放弃了许多他在《论文》一书中所提出的原则.
2 Many newly unearthed cultural relics are set forth in the exhibition hall.
展览馆里陈列着许多新出土的文物.
3 Their house is set back from the road.
4 The latter book has a unity of viewpoint, is excellently set forth.
后一本书有统一的观点, 出色地作了详细的阐述.
5 We set an extra place at the table for our guest.
6 He set forth his views with clearness and force.
有力地陈述了他的看法。
7 He was setting forth an important axiom.
他是在阐明一个重要的原理。
8 This rule is set forth in the rescript of the Emperor Antoninus.
这项规定是在安东尼皇帝颁布的法令中提出的。
9 They sallied forth early in the morning.
他们一清早出发了。
10 Rangers will set a trap to catch the bear.
11 He set forth the aims of his attempt.
他说明了他努力的目标.
12 Presently after, these two set forth and descended to the harbour.
不多一会儿, 他们俩就动身下港口去了.
13 We met on the set of Hamlet.
14 It was during the reign of Queen Isabella that Christopher Columbus set forth on his epic voyage of discovery.
正是在伊莎贝拉女王统治时期克里斯托弗·哥伦布开始了他伟大的发现之旅。
15 We set off in a northerly direction.
我们向北出发。
16 We set forth immediately after breakfast.
吃过早饭,我们马上就出发.
17 The boy set out his ideas in simple English.
这男孩用简单的英语陈述他的观点。
18 I need to buy a new set of golf clubs.
19 They set forth at dawn.
他们在黎明时出发。
20 Each side set forth its position on this question.
各方阐述了自己对这一问题的立场.
1 阐述
presentational account discussion presentation illumination exposition expound expatiate set out
5 阐明
clarification explain illustrate clarify illuminate enlighten unravel elucidate enunciate be demonstrative of hammer home set out illumination develop guide define predicate drive home to drive home bring out
6 出发
off start hit the trail start out make a move go way move off dep. departure go depart get the show on the road set out get off set off hit the road sally
7 描述
account picture treatment description presentation tale portrait follow describe represent label trace portray delineate set out
8 开始旅行