Set

/sɛt/

"set"的定义和意义

to set

动词

放置 (fàng zhì), 设置 (shè zhì)

to put something or someone somewhere or in a certain position

Transitive: to set sth somewhere

Example

She set the book on the table.

她把书放置在桌子上。

He set the cup of coffee down carefully.

他小心地放置了咖啡杯。

1.1

设定, 设置

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

Example

The play is set in the roaring 1920s.

这部剧的背景设定在喧嚣的1920年代。

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

Example

She carefully set tomato seeds in the garden bed to start her vegetable garden.

她小心翼翼地在花园床上播种了番茄种子，以开始她的蔬菜花园。

He set sunflower plants along the fence to create a vibrant border.

他在篱笆旁种植了向日葵以形成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

Example

The printing press operator set the pages in preparation for the large print run.

排版操作员为大批量印刷准备了页面。

We need to set the text and illustrations before sending the document to the printer.

我们需要在将文档发送给打印机之前排版和设置文本和插图。

1.4

镶嵌, 嵌入

to place a precious gemstone into a jewelry piece

Transitive: to set a gemstone in a jewelry piece

Example

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中。

He carefully set the emerald in the necklace's pendant.

他小心翼翼地将翡翠镶嵌在项链的吊坠上。

调整, 设置

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

Example

She set the computer to mute.

她将电脑调整为静音。

Set the oven timer for 30 minutes.

调整烤箱定时器至30分钟。

2.1

摆桌子, 安排餐具

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

Example

She set the table with elegant china and silverware for the special occasion.

她为这个特殊场合摆桌子，安排精美的瓷器和银器。

Please set a spot for your sister; dinner will be ready soon.

请为你的妹妹摆桌子；晚餐很快就准备好了。

2.2

设定, 确定

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

Example

Let 's set a date for the meeting next week.

让我们确定下周会议的日期。

She set the location for the picnic in the park.

她确定了野餐在公园的地点。

落下, 沉

(of the sun or other celestial objects) to move out of view when going below the horizon

Intransitive

Example

The sun sets in the west, painting the sky with beautiful colors.

太阳在西方落下，给天空镀上美丽的色彩。

It 's always peaceful to watch the sun set after a long day.

在漫长的一天后，观看太阳落下总是让人感到宁静。

设置, 放置

to put or place someone or something in a specified state

Complex Transitive

Example

The teacher 's encouragement set the students at ease before the big exam.

The teacher set the classroom in order before the students arrived, ensuring a conducive learning environment.

老师在学生到达之前设置了课堂秩序，确保了一个良好的学习环境。

4.1

凝固, 固化

(of a liquid) to assume a solid or hardened form

Intransitive

Example

The Jello started to set in the fridge.

果冻开始在冰箱里凝固。

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

Example

The doctor had to set my son's arm after the skateboarding accident.

医生在滑板事故后不得不为我儿子复位他的手臂。

She watched as the doctor carefully set her fractured finger.

她注视着医生小心翼翼地为她复位骨折的手指。

4.3

开始, 使...开始

to cause someone or something to start doing something

Ditransitive: to set sb/sth doing sth

Example

The question set him pondering the answer.

这个问题使他开始思考答案。

His comment set me laughing uncontrollably.

他的评论使我开始无法控制地大笑。

4.4

定型, 固定

to arrange wet hair in a way that stays the same after being dried

Transitive: to set hair

Example

She used hairspray to set her curls in place for the evening.

她用了发胶来定型她的卷发，以便在晚上保持造型。

After washing her hair, she used clips to set it in sections.

洗完头发后，她用夹子将其定型。

4.5

愈合, 复位

(of bones) to heal and return to their normal condition after a fracture

Intransitive

Example

The doctor assured her that the broken collarbone would set naturally with time.

医生向她保证，断裂的锁骨会随着时间自然愈合，复位。

After the accident, his fractured leg set perfectly, and he was able to walk again.

事故后，他的骨折腿愈合得很好，能够再次行走。

树立, 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

Example

The artist 's unique style set a new direction in contemporary art.

这位艺术家独特的风格树立了当代艺术的新方向。

His leadership skills set the model for effective management.

他的领导技能树立了有效管理的典范。

5.1

创下, 设定

to achieve the best result in something, particularly in sports, competition, etc.

Transitive: to set a record

Example

She set a new record in the 100-meter sprint.

她在100米短跑中创下了新纪录。

The team set a high score in the basketball game.

球队在篮球比赛中创下了高分。

设置, 指定

to assign someone a task, goal, or target to complete

Transitive: to set a task or goal

Example

She set a goal to complete her homework by 5 PM.

她设置了一个目标，在下午5点之前完成她的作业。

They set a task for the team to brainstorm new ideas.

他们为团队设置了一个任务，以集思广益新点子。

6.1

设置, 制定

to create or formulate questions or tasks for an examination or assessment

Transitive: to set questions or tests

Example

The professor sets the questions for the final exam.

教授为期末考试设置题目。

The textbook author sets exercises at the end of each chapter.

教科书作者在每章的末尾设置习题。

结果, 结实

(of blossoms, trees, or plants) to produce fruit or seeds

Transitive: to set fruit or seeds

Example

The apple trees in the orchard set fruit in the summer.

果园里的苹果树在夏天结果。

The warm spring weather helped the peach trees set a bountiful crop.

温暖的春天气候帮助桃树结果丰盛的作物。

7.1

结实, 成形

(of fruit) to form and develop on a plant

Intransitive

Example

After the apple tree blossomed, it did n't take long for the fruit to set.

苹果树开花后, 不久果实便结实了。

Once the cherry blossoms fell, the cherries began to set on the tree.

樱花一落，樱桃开始在树上结实。

设定, 定价

to determine a particular price or value for something

Transitive: to set a price or value

Example

The seller set the price of the antique vase at $ 200.

卖家将古董花瓶的价格设定为200美元。

He set a reasonable budget for the project.

他为这个项目设定了一个合理的预算。

对...产生强烈影响, 对...造成明显效果

to have a strong and noticeable impact or effect on someone or something

Example

The rich dessert sets heavily on my stomach.

这道丰富的甜点对我的胃产生了强烈的影响。

The news set heavily on my mind, leaving me feeling anxious.

这一消息对我产生了强烈影响，让我感到焦虑。

固定（gù dìng）, 凝固（níng gù）

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

Example

Her face set in a determined look as she prepared to tackle the challenge.

她的脸上凝固着坚定的神情，准备迎接挑战。

The child's face set in a pout when told it was time for bed.

当被告知该睡觉时，孩子的脸固定在一副撅嘴的表情上。

10.1

使...的脸上露出, 让...面露

to make someone's face show a certain emotion or attitude

Transitive: to set an expression on someone's face

Example

His stern reprimand set a look of seriousness on their faces.

他严厉的训斥使他们的脸上露出严肃的神情。

The surprise party set a joyful smile on her face.

这个惊喜派对让她的脸上露出了愉快的微笑。

指向, 定点

(of hunting dogs) to stop and point at where one senses wild animals, like birds or rabbits

Intransitive

Example

He watched as his dog set with its tail stiff, ready to point at the hidden rabbit.

他看着他的狗指向，尾巴挺直，准备指向藏在那里的兔子。

The experienced pointer dog knew how to set gracefully, leading the hunter to the quail.

这只经验丰富的指示猎犬知道如何优雅地指向，带领猎人找到鹌鹑。

磨利, 锐化

to make something sharper or improve its cutting ability, typically through grinding or honing

Transitive: to set a blade or tool

Example

He set the knife blade to a razor-sharp edge.

他把刀刃磨利到如刀片般锋利。

Before starting the task, I have to set my tools to ensure they're sharp enough.

在开始任务之前，我必须磨利我的工具，以确保它们足够锋利。

埋入, 钉入

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

Example

He knows how to set screws properly.

他知道如何把螺丝钉埋入得当。

The goal is to set the fastener evenly.

目标是将紧固件均匀地钉入。

配合, 齐舞

to perform synchronized dance movements with a partner, facing each other and following a set pattern of steps

Intransitive

Example

During the square dance, they set with enthusiasm, moving gracefully.

在广场舞期间，他们满怀热情地配合，齐舞优雅。

In the dance formation, couples often set to the rhythm of the music.

在舞蹈阵型中，双人常常配合、齐舞于音乐的节奏。

朝向, 驶入

to have a specified direction of motion or flow

Intransitive: to set to a direction

Example

Clouds set in from the west, signaling rain.

云朝向西方驶入，预示着降雨。

The compass needle sets towards the magnetic north.

指南针的指针朝向磁北。

摆好, 安置

to position or place oneself ready for a specific action or activity

Transitive: to set oneself

Example

She set herself in a crouched position before pouncing.

她摆好姿势蹲下准备扑击。

The sprinter set herself at the starting line.

短跑运动员在起跑线上摆好姿势。

设定对手, 让对手失利

(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

Example

She set their opponents in the final round.

她设定对手，让对手失利于决赛回合。

We set the opponents by taking all the tricks.

我们设定对手，拿下所有的牌。

装饰, 点缀

to decorate, embellish, or adorn something with objects

Transitive: to set sth with ornaments

Example

Her dress was set with sparkling diamonds.

她的裙子装饰着闪闪发光的钻石。

The cake was beautifully set with edible flowers.

这块蛋糕用可食用的花朵精美地装饰。

放飞, 放出

to release or scatter something into the air so that they are carried away by the wind

Transitive: to set sth

Example

He set the kite, launching it high into the sky to soar on the wind.

他放飞了风筝，把它高高地抛向天空，让它在风中翱翔。

The child set the bubbles to the wind, giggling as they floated away.

孩子把泡泡放飞到风中，咯咯笑着看它们飘走。

Set

名词

集团, 圈子

an unofficial association of people or groups

集合, 集

(mathematics) a group of things that belong together because of having some similarities

Example

A set can include numbers, letters, or other items that share a common feature.

一个集合可以包括数字、字母或其他具有共同特征的项目。

The set of even numbers includes 2, 4, 6, and so on.

偶数的集合包括2、4、6等。

一组, 一套

several exercises intended to be done in series

设置, 放置

the act of putting something in position

布景, 场景

a stage where a play is performed or a location where a motion picture is recorded

What is a "set"?

A set is the arrangement of scenery, props, and other elements on a stage or location where a play, film, or television show is produced. It includes all the visual components that create the environment for the performance or scene, such as backdrops, furniture, and decorations. The set helps to establish the setting and atmosphere, making the story more immersive and believable.

收音机, 电视机

a device that receives radio or television signals

心理准备状态, 反应准备

(psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way

倾向, 习惯

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

落下, 日落

the descent of a heavenly body below the horizon

一套, 一组

a group of things of the same type that belong or are used together in some way

Example

She received a beautiful set of kitchen knives for her birthday.

她生日时收到了一个美丽的一套厨房刀具。

The chess set was handcrafted and elegantly designed.

这个棋具是一套手工制作并优雅设计的。

塞特, 斯特

evil Egyptian god with the head of a beast that has high square ears and a long snout; brother and murderer of Osiris

凝固, 硬化

the process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization

局, 盘

a unit of play in tennis or squash

曲目, 表演曲目

a collection of musical pieces or songs performed at a jazz session or a live show

What is a "set"?

A set is a collection of songs or pieces that an artist or band performs during a single live performance or concert. It typically consists of a planned sequence of music chosen to provide a cohesive and engaging experience for the audience. A set may include a mix of popular hits, new material, and sometimes covers or medleys.

组牌, 套牌

a specific combination of cards that a player tries to collect during the game, often consisting of three or more cards of the same rank or suit, or a particular sequence of cards

What is a "set"?

In card games, a set refers to a group of cards that are collected or played together based on specific rules. A set typically consists of cards that share a common feature, such as having the same rank or belonging to the same suit. For example, in some games, a set might be three or four cards of the same rank, like three kings or four sevens. In other games, a set can refer to a sequence of cards in a particular suit. The meaning of a set depends on the rules of the specific card game being played.

局, 轮

(volleyball) a series of points played until one team reaches 25 points with a two-point lead

What is a "set"?

In volleyball, a set refers to a specific period of the game in which teams compete to score a certain number of points, usually 25, to win. A match is played in multiple sets, and a team needs to win a set by at least two points. If the score is tied at the end of a set, the game continues until one team has a two-point lead. The team that wins the most sets out of the total number of sets played wins the match.

Example

They won the first set 25-20.

The coach called a timeout during the set.

传球, 摆球

the action of accurately passing the ball to a teammate to enable an offensive play in volleyball

What is a "set"?

A set in volleyball is when a player passes the ball to a teammate in a way that makes it easier for them to hit the ball over the net and score. The player uses their hands to push the ball upwards, usually with their fingertips, aiming for the teammate to jump and attack the ball. A good set is accurate, with the ball placed in the right spot for the teammate to hit it effectively. Sets are often used in combination with other plays to set up attacks on the opposing team’s side.

Example

She focused on making a clean set to her teammate.

His set was too high for the hitter to reach.

set

形容词

准备好的, 待机的

prepared or likely prepared for something

Example

With all the decorations in place and the food ready, we were set for the party to begin.

随着所有的装饰到位，食物准备好，我们已准备好的，待机的迎接派对的开始。

The team felt set for the competition after weeks of rigorous training and practice.

经过几周的严格训练和实践，团队感到准备好的参加比赛。