to set
01
放, 设置
to put something or someone somewhere or in a certain position
Transitive: to set sth somewhere
例子
She set the book on the table.
她把书放在桌子上。
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 play is set in the roaring 1920s.
这部戏剧设定在喧嚣的20世纪20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
例子
She carefully set tomato seeds in the garden bed to start her vegetable garden.
她小心翼翼地在园床上种下番茄种子，开始了她的菜园。
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
The printing press operator set the pages in preparation for the large print run.
印刷机操作员设置了页面，为大量印刷做准备。
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。
He carefully set the emerald in the necklace's pendant.
他小心翼翼地将祖母绿镶嵌在项链的吊坠上。
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
She set the computer to mute.
她将电脑设置为静音。
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
She set the table with elegant china and silverware for the special occasion.
她为这个特殊场合用优雅的瓷器和银器摆放了桌子。
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
Let 's set a date for the meeting next week.
我们来为下周的会议定一个日期吧。
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
The sun sets in the west, painting the sky with beautiful colors.
太阳在西方落下，用美丽的色彩描绘天空。
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。
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整理了教室，确保了一个有利的学习环境。
4.1
凝固, 变硬
(of a liquid) to assume a solid or hardened form
Intransitive
例子
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
例子
The doctor had to set my son's arm after the skateboarding accident.
医生在滑板事故后不得不复位我儿子的手臂。
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
The question set him pondering the answer.
这个问题让他思考答案。
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
She used hairspray to set her curls in place for the evening.
她用了发胶来固定她的卷发，为晚上做准备。
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
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的推移自然愈合。
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
The artist 's unique style set a new direction in contemporary art.
这位艺术家独特的风格为当代艺术确立了新的方向。
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
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。
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。
They set a task for the team to brainstorm new ideas.
他们为团队设定了一个任务，以集思广益新想法。
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 professor sets the questions for the final exam.
教授设置期末考试的问题。
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 apple trees in the orchard set fruit in the summer.
果园里的苹果树在夏天 结出 果实。
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。
Once the cherry blossoms fell, the cherries began to set on the tree.
樱花一落，樱桃就开始在树上结出。
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。
He set a reasonable budget for the project.
他为项目设定了一个合理的预算。
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 rich dessert sets heavily on my stomach.
丰盛的甜点重重地压在我的胃上。
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
Her face set in a determined look as she prepared to tackle the challenge.
当她准备应对挑战时，她的脸上露出了坚定的表情。
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
His stern reprimand set a look of seriousness on their faces.
他严厉的斥责使他们的脸上露出了严肃的表情。
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
He watched as his dog set with its tail stiff, ready to point at the hidden rabbit.
他看着他的狗站定，尾巴僵硬，准备指向隐藏的兔子。
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。
Before starting the task, I have to set my tools to ensure they're sharp enough.
在开始任务之前，我必须磨我的工具以确保它们足够锋利。
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
He knows how to set screws properly.
他知道如何正确安装螺丝。
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
During the square dance, they set with enthusiasm, moving gracefully.
在方块舞期间，他们热情地站好位置，优雅地移动。
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
Clouds set in from the west, signaling rain.
云从西方移动过来，预示着要下雨。
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。
The sprinter set herself at the starting line.
短跑运动员站在起跑线上。
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。
We set the opponents by taking all the tricks.
我们通过拿所有的牌阻止了对手。
18
装饰, 点缀
to decorate, embellish, or adorn something with objects
Transitive: to set sth with ornaments
例子
Her dress was set with sparkling diamonds.
她的裙子镶着闪闪发光的钻石。
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。
The child set the bubbles to the wind, giggling as they floated away.
孩子把泡泡放到风中，看着它们飘走时咯咯地笑。
Set
01
布景, 片场
a stage where a play is performed or a location where a motion picture is recorded
例子
The elaborate set for the musical featured a stunning backdrop of a bustling city skyline, immersing the audience in the vibrant atmosphere of the story.
这部音乐剧的精巧布景以繁华城市天际线的惊人背景为特色，让观众沉浸在故事 vibrant 的氛围中。
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
He moved in an artistic set of friends.
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。
The set of even numbers includes 2, 4, 6, and so on.
偶数的集合包括2、4、6等等。
04
a series of exercises performed consecutively in physical training
例子
She completed three sets of squats at the gym.
The trainer designed a set of exercises for core strength.
05
the act of placing or positioning something
例子
The table was ready after the careful set of dishes.
He performed the set of the telescope on the tripod.
06
an electronic device for receiving or transmitting radio or television signals
例子
He turned on the TV set to watch the news.
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
The subject exhibited a set to respond aggressively.
Cognitive tests showed a set for problem-solving.
08
a relatively enduring tendency or inclination to react in a specific way
例子
She has a set toward optimism in challenging situations.
His emotional set affects his responses to stress.
09
the going down of a celestial body below the horizon
例子
They watched the sun's set from the hilltop.
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
She received a beautiful set of kitchen knives for her birthday.
她生日时收到了一套漂亮的厨房刀具套装。
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
Set was feared as the god of chaos and storms.
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 cement requires 24 hours to reach full set.
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
She won the first set 6–4.
The match went to five sets.
14
a collection of musical pieces or songs performed consecutively during a performance
例子
The band played a set of jazz standards.
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
He completed a set of three aces in the game.
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
They won the first set 25-20.
他们以25-20赢得了第一局。
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
She focused on making a clean set to her teammate.
她专注于给队友做一个干净的二传。
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
With all the decorations in place and the food ready, we were set for the party to begin.
所有的装饰都到位了，食物也准备好了，我们准备好开始派对了。
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
Her jaw was set in determination.
His expression was set, showing no emotion.
03
located, positioned, or situated in a particular place
例子
The house is set on a quiet hill overlooking the valley.
The restaurant is set in a charming part of town.
04
arranged, organized, or planned in advance
例子
The table was set for a formal dinner.
The itinerary was set for the week-long tour.
05
(of a celestial body) positioned or lying below the horizon
例子
The sun was set, casting long shadows across the valley.
The moon hung set below the eastern hills.
06
hardened or converted to a solid form
例子
The concrete is set and ready for construction.
The glue is set and can no longer be adjusted.
07
decided, determined, or established by authority or prior agreement
例子
They followed a set procedure for approvals.
A set schedule ensures smooth operations.
