to set about
[phrase form: set]
01
袭击, 攻击
to physically attack someone
Dialect
British
BritishTransitive: to set about sb
例子
The bullies set about the weaker student in a bullying incident.
霸凌者在一场霸凌事件中袭击了较弱的学生。
The fans set about the opposing team's supporters in a heated brawl.
球迷们袭击了对方球队的支持者，引发了一场激烈的斗殴。
02
开始, 着手
to start a task, action, or process with determination and inspiration
Transitive: to set about doing sth
例子
The community set about restoring the historic building to its former glory.
社区着手修复历史建筑，以恢复其昔日的辉煌。
They set about cleaning the entire house before their guests arrived.
他们在客人到达之前开始打扫整个房子。
