to set off
01
触发, 启动
to make something operate, especially by accident
Transitive: to set off a system or mechanism
语法信息
形态构成
短语
动作动词
规则
可分离
小品词
off
基本动词
set
现在时
set off
第三人称单数
sets off
现在分词
setting off
一般过去时
set off
过去分词
set off
例子
Please don't set off the car alarm while I'm inside; the keys are on the seat.
请不要在我还在车里的时候触发汽车警报；钥匙在座位上。
02
出发, 启程
to start a journey
Intransitive: to set off on a journey | to set off for a journey
例子
We'll set off on our cross-country journey early in the morning to avoid traffic.
为了避免交通拥堵，我们将在清晨出发开始我们的越野之旅。
03
启动, 引爆
to activate a bomb, an explosive, etc.
Intransitive
Transitive: to set off an explosive
例子
The demolition expert carefully set the explosives off to bring down the old building.
拆除专家小心翼翼地引爆了炸药以拆除旧建筑。
04
衬托, 突出
to complement the appearance of something, making it look more appealing
Transitive: to set off appearance of something
例子
The dress you're wearing really sets off your eyes.
你穿的这件裙子真的很衬你的眼睛。
05
引发, 触发
to be the first cause of a chain of events, actions, or reactions that unfold unexpectedly
Transitive: to set off events or actions
例子
Her comments about the topic set off a heated debate among the participants.
她对这个话题的评论在参与者中引发了一场激烈的辩论。
06
扣除, 抵消
to subtract certain expenses from one's tax amount
Transitive: to set off an expense
例子
By carefully documenting their business expenses, entrepreneurs can set off a significant portion of their taxable income.
通过仔细记录他们的业务支出，企业家可以扣除其应税收入的很大一部分。
07
引发, 激起
to intentionally provoke a reaction or response
Transitive: to set off a reaction
例子
The news of the scandal set off widespread outrage among the public.
丑闻的消息在公众中引发了广泛的愤怒。
