to set off
[phrase form: set]
01
触发, 启动
to make something operate, especially by accident
Transitive: to set off a system or mechanism
例子
Please do n'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。
She set the security system off by entering the wrong access code.
她输入了错误的访问代码，触发了安全系统。
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。
The family set off for their vacation in the mountains, filled with excitement.
一家人出发去山区度假，充满兴奋。
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。
They set off the fireworks display at the stroke of midnight to celebrate the New Year.
他们在午夜钟声敲响时点燃了烟花表演来庆祝新年。
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。
The arrangement of flowers on the table sets off the dining area beautifully.
桌子上花的布置美丽地衬托出用餐区。
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。
The unexpected news set off a wave of shock and concern among the community.
意外的消息在社区中引发了一波震惊和担忧。
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。
Homeowners often find that mortgage interest and property tax deductions can help set off the overall cost of owning a house.
房主经常发现，抵押贷款利息和房产税扣除可以帮助抵消拥有房屋的总成本。
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。
The controversial decision set off a wave of criticism from various stakeholders.
这一有争议的决定引发了来自各利益相关方的一波批评。
