to set about
Pronunciation
/sˈɛt ɐbˈaʊt/
British pronunciation
/sˈɛt ɐbˈaʊt/

英語での「set about」の定義と意味

to set about
[phrase form: set]
01

襲いかかる, 攻撃する

to physically attack someone
Dialectbritish flagBritish
Transitive: to set about sb
to set about definition and meaning
example
The bullies set about the weaker student in a bullying incident.
いじめっ子たちは、いじめの事件で弱い生徒に襲いかかりました.
The fans set about the opposing team's supporters in a heated brawl.
ファンたちは対戦チームのサポーターに襲いかかり、激しい乱闘になった。
02

取り掛かる, 始める

to start a task, action, or process with determination and inspiration
Transitive: to set about doing sth
to set about definition and meaning
example
The community set about restoring the historic building to its former glory.
コミュニティは、歴史的建造物をかつての栄光に戻すために取り掛かりました
They set about cleaning the entire house before their guests arrived.
彼らはゲストが到着する前に家全体の掃除に取り掛かりました
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