to set up
[phrase form: set]
01
建立, 设立
to establish a fresh entity, such as a company, system, or organization
Transitive: to set up a system or organization
例子
She set up a charity to support underprivileged children in the community.
她设立了一个慈善机构来支持社区中的贫困儿童。
The entrepreneur set a new business up in the tech industry.
企业家在科技行业创立了一家新公司。
02
设立, 搭建
to place a temporary structure in a specific place
Transitive: to set up a temporary structure
例子
Due to the protest, the police set up a blockade on Main Street.
由于抗议，警方在主要街道上设置了路障。
The transportation department set up detour signs due to road construction.
由于道路施工，交通部门设置了绕行标志。
03
设置, 安装
to enable a device or system to function properly by adjusting or installing it
Transitive: to set up a device or system
例子
I spent hours setting up my gaming console to connect with the online network.
我花了几个小时设置我的游戏机以连接到在线网络。
Can you help me with setting up the printer? I'm having trouble with the configuration.
你能帮我设置打印机吗？我在配置上遇到了问题。
04
设置, 准备
to prepare things in anticipation of a specific purpose or event
Transitive: to set up sth
例子
She set the room up for the important business presentation.
她为重要的商业演讲布置了房间。
The team set up the equipment for the upcoming concert.
团队为即将到来的音乐会设置了设备。
05
组装, 建立
to assemble elements to form a structure, system, or object
Transitive: to set up a structure or object
例子
She set up a model airplane using the kit she bought online.
她用在线购买的套件组装了一个模型飞机。
Please set the puzzle up on the table for everyone to solve.
请把拼图组装在桌子上让大家解决。
06
设立, 组织
to provide someone with an opportunity or means to accomplish something
Transitive: to set up sb with an opportunity or facilities
例子
The organization set up the volunteers with the necessary training sessions.
该组织为志愿者安排了必要的培训课程。
She set up her friend with a job interview at her workplace.
她为她的朋友在她的工作场所安排了一次工作面试。
07
引发, 产生
to loudly produce an unpleasant noise
Transitive: to set up an unpleasant noise
例子
The fireworks set up a loud bang that echoed through the night.
烟花发出了一声巨响，在夜空中回荡。
When the machinery began operating, it set up a constant, irritating hum.
当机器开始运转时，它发出了持续而恼人的嗡嗡声。
08
陷害, 诬陷
to wrongly present an innocent person as guilty
Transitive: to set up sb
例子
The corrupt official schemed to set up his political opponent with fabricated scandals.
腐败的官员策划用捏造的丑闻陷害他的政治对手。
The cunning scheme was designed to set the innocent employee up as the fall guy.
这个狡猾的计划是为了让无辜的员工成为替罪羊而设计的。
09
策划, 设计
to plan something dishonestly to achieve a particular outcome
Transitive: to set up a scheme
例子
He set up an elaborate scheme to make his innocent business partner appear dishonest.
他策划了一个精心设计的计划，让他无辜的商业伙伴看起来不诚实。
The hackers set up a phishing website to trick users into revealing their personal information.
黑客设立了一个钓鱼网站来诱骗用户透露他们的个人信息。
10
装备, 准备
to prepare a boat by attaching its sails or masts for navigation
Transitive: to set up a boat or sail
例子
Let's set the boat up early so we can take advantage of the wind.
我们早点准备好船，以便利用风。
He carefully sets up the sails, ensuring they catch the wind perfectly.
他小心地设置帆，确保它们完美地捕捉风。
11
凝固, 变硬
(of a liquid or soft substance) to become firm
Intransitive
例子
As the ice cream mixture chills, it begins to set up.
当冰淇淋混合物冷却时，它开始凝固。
The paint will start to set up within a few minutes of application.
油漆在涂抹后几分钟内会开始变硬。
12
安排约会, 做媒
to arrange for two people to meet and possibly start a romantic relationship
Transitive: to set up sb | to set up sb with sb
例子
I did n't know she was trying to set me up until I arrived at the surprise dinner date.
直到我到达惊喜晚餐约会时，我才知道她试图撮合我。
The mutual friends decided to set up Jane and John, hoping they would click.
共同的朋友决定撮合简和约翰，希望他们能合得来。
13
支付, 请客
to cover the cost of something for someone else as a gesture of generosity or hospitality
Transitive: to set up sth
例子
She generously offered to set the entire group's drinks up for the evening.
她慷慨地提出为整个团队的晚间饮品买单。
We were pleasantly surprised when our friend set a lavish dinner up for us.
当我们的朋友为我们安排了一顿丰盛的晚餐时，我们感到惊喜。
14
安排, 计划
to arrange or schedule something, such as a meeting or event
例子
Can you set up the interview with the candidate?
你能安排与候选人的面试吗？
The company will set a training session up for the new employees.
公司将为新员工安排一次培训课程。
