to set
01
放, 设置
to put something or someone somewhere or in a certain position
Transitive: to set sth somewhere
例子
He set the cup of coffee down carefully.
他小心地放下了咖啡杯。
1.1
设置, 放置
to place the events of a play, movie, novel, etc. in a particular time or place
Transitive: to set a narrative somewhere | to set a narrative point in time
例子
The movie is set in a charming small town.
这部电影设定在一个迷人的小镇。
1.2
种植, 播种
to place a seed or young plant in the ground for it to grow
Transitive: to set a seed or plant somewhere
例子
He set sunflower plants along the fence to create a vibrant border.
他沿着篱笆种了向日葵，以创造一个充满活力的边界。
1.3
排版, 设置
to format and arrange text and images on a computer or machine for printing in books, newspapers, or other publications
Transitive: to set the text and images of a page
例子
We need to set the text and illustrations before sending the document to the printer.
在将文档发送到打印机之前，我们需要设置文本和插图。
1.4
镶嵌, 安置
to place a precious gemstone into a jewelry piece
Transitive: to set a gemstone in a jewelry piece
例子
The jeweler set the sparkling diamond in the engagement ring.
珠宝匠将闪闪发光的钻石镶嵌在订婚戒指上。
02
设置, 调整
to adjust something to be in a suitable or desired condition for a specific purpose or use
Transitive: to set sth to a desirable state | to set sth
例子
Set the oven timer for 30 minutes.
将烤箱定时器设置为30分钟。
2.1
摆放, 布置
to arrange and place tableware, such as plates, forks, spoons, and knives, on a table in preparation for a meal
Transitive: to set a table
例子
Please set a spot for your sister; dinner will be ready soon.
请为你的妹妹摆好餐具；晚餐很快就好了。
2.2
设定, 决定
to decide or determine the specific time, place, or manner in which something will occur or be done
Transitive: to set the conditions of an event
例子
She set the location for the picnic in the park.
她在公园里设定了野餐的地点。
03
落下, 消失
(of the sun or other celestial objects) to move out of view when going below the horizon
Intransitive
例子
It 's always peaceful to watch the sun set after a long day.
在漫长的一天之后看太阳落下总是很平静。
04
放, 设置
to put or place someone or something in a specified state
Complex Transitive
例子
The teacher 's encouragement set the students at ease before the big exam.
老师的鼓励在大考前让学生们放松了。
4.1
凝固, 变硬
(of a liquid) to assume a solid or hardened form
Intransitive
例子
After a few hours, the cement began to set.
几个小时后，水泥开始凝固。
4.2
复位, 接骨
to reset broken or dislocated bones before the cast, brace, or splint is put on and without cutting the skin open
Transitive: to set bones
例子
She watched as the doctor carefully set her fractured finger.
她看着医生小心翼翼地复位她骨折的手指。
4.3
设置, 开始
to cause someone or something to start doing something
Ditransitive: to set sb/sth doing sth
例子
His comment set me laughing uncontrollably.
他的评论让我不由自主地笑了。
4.4
定型, 固定
to arrange wet hair in a way that stays the same after being dried
Transitive: to set hair
例子
After washing her hair, she used clips to set it in sections.
洗完头发后，她用发夹将头发固定成几个部分。
4.5
愈合, 痊愈
(of bones) to heal and return to their normal condition after a fracture
Intransitive
例子
After the accident, his fractured leg set perfectly, and he was able to walk again.
事故发生后，他骨折的腿完美地愈合了，他又能走路了。
05
设定, 确立
to fix something in a way that establishes an example for others to copy or try to accomplish
Transitive: to set a model
例子
His leadership skills set the model for effective management.
他的领导才能为有效管理树立了榜样。
5.1
设定, 创下
to achieve the best result in something, particularly in sports, competition, etc.
Transitive: to set a record
例子
The team set a high score in the basketball game.
球队在篮球比赛中创下了高分。
06
分配, 设定
to assign someone a task, goal, or target to complete
Transitive: to set a task or goal
例子
She set a goal to complete her homework by 5 PM.
她设定了一个目标，要在下午5点前完成作业。
6.1
制定, 设定
to create or formulate questions or tasks for an examination or assessment
Transitive: to set questions or tests
例子
The textbook author sets exercises at the end of each chapter.
教科书作者在每章末尾设置练习题。
07
结果, 结籽
(of blossoms, trees, or plants) to produce fruit or seeds
Transitive: to set fruit or seeds
例子
The warm spring weather helped the peach trees set a bountiful crop.
温暖的春天天气帮助桃树结出了丰收的果实。
7.1
结果, 形成
(of fruit) to form and develop on a plant
Intransitive
例子
After the apple tree blossomed, it did n't take long for the fruit to set.
苹果树开花后不久，果实就结出了。
08
设定, 确定
to determine a particular price or value for something
Transitive: to set a price or value
例子
The seller set the price of the antique vase at $ 200.
卖家将古董花瓶的价格定为200美元。
09
对某人或某物产生强烈而明显的影响, 沉重地压在某人或某物上
to have a strong and noticeable impact or effect on someone or something
例子
The news set heavily on my mind, leaving me feeling anxious.
这个消息沉重地压在我的心头，让我感到焦虑。
10
固定, 采用
to adopt a fixed or unchanging facial expression that reflects a specific emotion or attitude
Intransitive: to set in an expression | to set into an expression
例子
The child's face set in a pout when told it was time for bed.
当被告知该睡觉时，孩子的脸板了起来。
10.1
刻印, 给予
to make someone's face show a certain emotion or attitude
Transitive: to set an expression on someone's face
例子
The surprise party set a joyful smile on her face.
惊喜派对让她的脸上露出了欢乐的笑容。
11
停下并指向，瞄准
(of hunting dogs) to stop and point at where one senses wild animals, like birds or rabbits
Intransitive
例子
The experienced pointer dog knew how to set gracefully, leading the hunter to the quail.
经验丰富的指针狗知道如何优雅地停下来，引导猎人找到鹌鹑。
12
磨快, 使锋利
to make something sharper or improve its cutting ability, typically through grinding or honing
Transitive: to set a blade or tool
例子
He set the knife blade to a razor-sharp edge.
他把刀刃磨得锋利如剃刀。
13
敲入, 固定
to push a nail or screw into a material, like wood or metal, so that it is below the surface
Transitive: to set a nail or screw
例子
The goal is to set the fastener evenly.
目标是均匀地钉入紧固件。
14
进行同步的舞蹈动作, 作为一对表演编舞
to perform synchronized dance movements with a partner, facing each other and following a set pattern of steps
Intransitive
例子
In the dance formation, couples often set to the rhythm of the music.
在舞蹈队形中，情侣们经常随着音乐的节奏排列。
15
朝向, 流动
to have a specified direction of motion or flow
Intransitive: to set to a direction
例子
The compass needle sets towards the magnetic north.
指南针的指针指向磁北。
16
摆好姿势, 准备
to position or place oneself ready for a specific action or activity
Transitive: to set oneself
例子
She set herself in a crouched position before pouncing.
在猛扑之前，她摆出了一个蹲伏的姿势。
17
阻止, 对抗
(with reference to the card game bridge) to prevent the opposing team from winning the tricks they promised to win in their contract
Transitive: to set an opponent
例子
She set their opponents in the final round.
她在决赛轮中阻止了他们的对手。
18
装饰, 点缀
to decorate, embellish, or adorn something with objects
Transitive: to set sth with ornaments
例子
The cake was beautifully set with edible flowers.
蛋糕用可食用花朵精美地装饰了。
19
释放, 散布
to release or scatter something into the air so that they are carried away by the wind
Transitive: to set sth
例子
He set the kite, launching it high into the sky to soar on the wind.
他放了风筝，将其高高发射到天空中，乘风翱翔。
Set
01
布景, 片场
a stage where a play is performed or a location where a motion picture is recorded
例子
After weeks of preparation, the film crew finally arrived on set, ready to begin shooting the highly anticipated action movie.
经过数周的准备，电影摄制组终于抵达了片场，准备开始拍摄这部备受期待的动作片。
02
an informal association or group of people
例子
The club was a tight-knit set of enthusiasts.
03
集合, 组
(mathematics) a group of things that belong together because of having some similarities
例子
A set can include numbers, letters, or other items that share a common feature.
集合可以包括数字、字母或其他具有共同特征的项。
04
a series of exercises performed consecutively in physical training
例子
The trainer designed a set of exercises for core strength.
05
the act of placing or positioning something
例子
He performed the set of the telescope on the tripod.
06
an electronic device for receiving or transmitting radio or television signals
例子
The radio set in the kitchen picked up distant stations.
07
a temporary mental or behavioral readiness to respond in a particular way
例子
Cognitive tests showed a set for problem-solving.
08
a relatively enduring tendency or inclination to react in a specific way
例子
His emotional set affects his responses to stress.
09
the going down of a celestial body below the horizon
例子
The moon 's set occurred shortly after midnight.
10
套, 组
a group of things of the same type that belong or are used together in some way
例子
The chess set was handcrafted and elegantly designed.
这套国际象棋套装是手工制作，设计优雅。
11
an Egyptian deity depicted with the head of a beast with high square ears and a long snout, brother and murderer of Osiris
例子
Ancient texts describe Set's conflict with Osiris.
12
the process of becoming hard, solid, or fixed through cooling, drying, or crystallization
例子
The jelly is ready after its set in the fridge.
13
a unit of play in tennis, squash, or similar sports, typically consisting of a sequence of games
例子
The match went to five sets.
14
a collection of musical pieces or songs performed consecutively during a performance
例子
Each set at the concert lasted about 30 minutes.
15
a specific combination of cards a player aims to collect, often consisting of three or more cards of the same rank, suit, or a defined sequence
例子
Collecting a set of hearts gave her extra points.
16
局, 盘
(volleyball) a series of points played until one team reaches 25 points with a two-point lead
例子
The coach called a timeout during the set.
教练在局中叫了暂停。
17
传球, 精准传球
the action of accurately passing the ball to a teammate to enable an offensive play in volleyball
例子
His set was too high for the hitter to reach.
他的二传太高了，击球手够不着。
set
01
准备好了, 准备就绪
prepared or likely prepared for something
例子
The team felt set for the competition after weeks of rigorous training and practice.
经过数周的严格训练和练习，团队为比赛感到准备就绪。
02
fixed, firm, or immovable
例子
His expression was set, showing no emotion.
03
located, positioned, or situated in a particular place
例子
The restaurant is set in a charming part of town.
04
arranged, organized, or planned in advance
例子
The itinerary was set for the week-long tour.
05
(of a celestial body) positioned or lying below the horizon
例子
The moon hung set below the eastern hills.
06
hardened or converted to a solid form
例子
The glue is set and can no longer be adjusted.
07
decided, determined, or established by authority or prior agreement
例子
A set schedule ensures smooth operations.
