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to set off
[phrase form: set]
01
激活, 引发
to make something operate, especially by accident
Transitive: to set off a system or mechanism
03
引爆, 爆炸
to activate a bomb, an explosive, etc.
Intransitive
Transitive: to set off an explosive
04
衬托, 突出
to complement the appearance of something, making it look more appealing
Transitive: to set off appearance of something
05
引发, 导致
to be the first cause of a chain of events, actions, or reactions that unfold unexpectedly
Transitive: to set off events or actions
06
抵扣, 减去
to subtract certain expenses from one's tax amount
Transitive: to set off an expense
07
引起, 激起
to intentionally provoke a reaction or response
Transitive: to set off a reaction
set off
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例子
The explorers set off on a northward journey into the uncharted wilderness.
The young couple set off on their honeymoon with blithesome excitement for the journey ahead.
The book's dialogue was set off by quotation marks for clarity.
They set off fireworks to celebrate their team's victory.
The explorers set off on a southward journey, aiming to reach warmer regions.
