set off
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ɑf
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British pronunciation
/sɛt ˈɒf/

英語での「set off」の定義と意味

to set off
[phrase form: set]
01

作動させる, 引き起こす

to make something operate, especially by accident
Transitive: to set off a system or mechanism
to set off definition and meaning
example
Please do n't set off the car alarm while I'm inside; the keys are on the seat.
私が中にいる間は車の警報を作動させないでください; 鍵は座席にあります。
02

出発する, 旅を始める

to start a journey
Intransitive: to set off on a journey | to set off for a journey
to set off definition and meaning
example
We 'll set off on our cross-country journey early in the morning to avoid traffic.
交通を避けるために、早朝に私たちのクロスカントリーの旅に出発します
03

作動させる, 爆発させる

to activate a bomb, an explosive, etc.
Intransitive
Transitive: to set off an explosive
to set off definition and meaning
example
The demolition expert carefully set the explosives off to bring down the old building.
解体の専門家は古い建物を倒すために慎重に爆薬を起爆させた
04

引き立てる, 際立たせる

to complement the appearance of something, making it look more appealing
Transitive: to set off appearance of something
example
The dress you 're wearing really sets off your eyes.
あなたが着ているドレスは、あなたの目を 本当に引き立てます
05

引き起こす, 発端となる

to be the first cause of a chain of events, actions, or reactions that unfold unexpectedly
Transitive: to set off events or actions
example
Her comments about the topic set off a heated debate among the participants.
そのトピックについての彼女のコメントは、参加者の間で激しい議論を引き起こした
06

差し引く, 相殺する

to subtract certain expenses from one's tax amount
Transitive: to set off an expense
example
By carefully documenting their business expenses, entrepreneurs can set off a significant portion of their taxable income.
事業支出を注意深く文書化することで、起業家は課税所得の大部分を控除することができます。
07

引き起こす, 挑発する

to intentionally provoke a reaction or response
Transitive: to set off a reaction
example
The news of the scandal set off widespread outrage among the public.
スキャンダルのニュースは、国民の間で広範な怒りを引き起こした
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