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set set ★★★★★1. NOUN USES 名词用法2. VERB AND ADJECTIVE USES 动词和形容词用法Part-11[N-COUNT	可数名词]一套；一组；一系列 A set of things is a number of things that belong together or that are thought of as a group.   [oft N of n]There must be one set of laws for the whole of the country...整个国家必须要有一套统一的法律。I might need a spare set of clothes...我可能需要一套备用的衣服。The computer repeats a set of calculations...计算机重复着一组运算。Only she and Mr Cohen had complete sets of keys to the shop...只有她和科恩先生有店里的全套钥匙。The mattress and base are normally bought as a set.通常床垫和床架是成套购买的。...a chess set.一副国际象棋2[N-COUNT	可数名词](网球比赛中的)盘 In tennis, a set is one of the groups of six or more games that form part of a match.   [oft supp N]Graf was leading 5-1 in the first set.格拉芙第一盘以 5 比 1 领先。3[N-COUNT	可数名词](数学中的)集，集合 In mathematics, a set is a group of mathematical quantities that have some characteristic in common. 4[N-COUNT	可数名词](一场音乐会中所演唱或演奏的)一组歌曲(或乐曲) A band's or musician's set is the group of songs or tunes that they perform at a concert. The band continued with their set after a short break...短暂的休息后，乐队继续演奏他们的曲目。He plays a solo acoustic set.他伴着原声乐器独唱了一组歌曲。5[N-SING	单数名词]See also:jet set；(经常碰面或趣味相同的)一伙(或一帮、一群)人 You can refer to a group of people as a set if they meet together socially or have the same interests and lifestyle.   [supp N]He belonged to what the press called 'The Chelsea Set'.他属于媒体所称的“切尔西圈子”里的人。6[N-COUNT	可数名词](话剧的)布景；(电影的)摄影棚，拍片现场 The set for a play, film, or television show is the furniture and scenery that is on the stage when the play is being performed or in the studio where filming takes place.   [also on/off N]From the first moment he got on the set, he wanted to be a director too...自从进入摄影棚的第一刻起，他就希望自己也能成为一名导演。...his stage sets for the Folies Bergeres.他为牧女游乐园剧院设计的舞台布景...a movie set.电影拍摄现场...stars who behave badly on set.在拍摄现场表现糟糕的明星们7[N-SING	单数名词](尤指坚定的)神情，姿态，姿势 The set of someone's face or part of their body is the way that it is fixed in a particular expression or position, especially one that shows determination.   [usu the N of n]Matt looked at Hugh and saw the stubbornness in the set of his shoulders...马特看着休，从他坚挺的肩膀中看出了他的倔强。Artist Richard Stone has captured in her eyes and the set of her face her steely determination.画家理查德·斯通在她的眼神和面部表情中捕捉到了她的坚毅和决绝。8[N-COUNT	可数名词](电视机等)家用电器 A set is an appliance. For example, a television set is a television.   [oft supp N]Children spend so much time in front of the television set...孩子们花在看电视上的时间太多了。We got our first set — black and white — in 1963.1963 年我们买了我们的第一台电视机——黑白的。Part-2The form set is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participle of the verb. set 的过去式和过去分词与原形相同。1[VERB	动词](尤指小心翼翼地)放，置 If you set something somewhere, you put it there, especially in a careful or deliberate way.   [V n prep]  [V n with adv]He took the case out of her hand and set it on the floor...他从她手中拿过箱子，将它小心地放在地板上。When he set his glass down he spilled a little drink.他把杯子放下时，饮料溅出来一点。2[ADJ	形容词]位于…的；坐落在…的 If something is set in a particular place or position, it is in that place or position.   [v-link ADJ prep/adv]The castle is set in 25 acres of beautiful grounds...这座城堡坐落于一片方圆 25 英亩、风景秀丽的土地上。Quiberon is set on an eight-mile peninsula.基伯龙位于一个 8 英里大小的半岛上。3[ADJ	形容词]镶于…上的；嵌在…上的 If something is set into a surface, it is fixed there and does not stick out.   [v-link ADJ prep/adv]The man unlocked a gate set in a high wall and let me through...那名男子打开了高墙中一面大门上的锁让我进去。Set into an alcove under the side deck is a tiny wash basin.舷边甲板下面的一个凹处放了一个小小的洗脸盆。4[VERB	动词]使处于(某种状态或情况) You can use set to say that a person or thing causes another person or thing to be in a particular condition or situation. For example, to set someone free means to cause them to be free, and to set something going means to cause it to start working.   [V n -ing]  [be V-ed adj/adv]  [V n with prep]Set the kitchen timer going...让厨房计时器开始计时。A phrase from the conference floor set my mind wandering...会上发言者的一句话让我思绪飘远。Dozens of people have been injured and many vehicles set on fire...很多人受了伤，多辆车起火。Churchill immediately set into motion a daring plan.丘吉尔立刻开始实施一项大胆的计划。5[VERB	动词]设置，调整好，调准(钟表等) When you set a clock or control, you adjust it to a particular point or level.   [V n adv/prep]  [V n]Set the volume as high as possible...将音量尽量调大。I forgot to set my alarm and I overslept.我忘了定闹钟，结果睡过了头。6[VERB	动词]决定，确定(日期、价格、目标或水准) If you set a date, price, goal, or level, you decide what it will be.   [V n]  [be V-ed at n]The conference chairman has set a deadline of noon tomorrow...会议主席将明天中午定为截止日期。A date will be set for a future meeting...将会确定将来会议的时间。The German government has set a tight budget for next year...德国政府已经为明年制定了紧缩的财政预算。The pass mark is set at 50 per cent.合格分数设定为百分制的 50分。7[VERB	动词]估定(价值)；认为有（…价值) If you set a certain value on something, you think it has that value.   [V n on n/-ing]She sets a high value on autonomy...她对自主权看得很重。If you set no value on being a woman yourself, how can you expect others to?如果你自己都认为做女人一文不值，又怎么能期望别人尊重你呢？8[VERB	动词]树立(榜样)；创造(纪录)；开创(先例) If you set something such as a record, an example, or a precedent, you do something that people will want to copy or try to achieve.   [V n]  [V n n]Legal experts said her case would not set a precedent because it was an out-of-court settlement...法律专家说她的案子不会成为判例，因为它是庭外和解的。A new world marathon record of 2 hrs, 8 min, 5 sec, was set by Stephen Jones of Great Britain...英国的斯蒂芬·琼斯创造了新的马拉松世界纪录—— 2 小时 8 分零 5 秒。They set the pace in cutting ozone-damaging emissions...他们在减少破坏臭氧层的气体排放量方面走在了最前面。If you are smoking in front of the children then you are setting them a bad example.如果你在孩子们面前抽烟，那你就给他们树立了一个坏榜样。9[VERB	动词]分配；布置；指派 If someone sets you a task or aim or if you set yourself a task or aim, you need to succeed in doing it.   [V n n]I have to plan my academic work very rigidly and set myself clear objectives...我必须严格地规划我的学业，同时给自己定下明确的目标。We will train you first before we set you a task...我们在给你分派任务之前会先对你进行培训。The secret to happiness is to keep setting yourself new challenges.幸福的秘诀就是要不停地给自己设定新的挑战。10[VERB	动词]出(试题、试卷) To set an examination or a question paper means to decide what questions will be asked in it.   [V n]  [BRIT 英]He broke with the tradition of setting examinations in Latin.他打破了用拉丁语出试卷的传统。in AM, usually use 美国英语通常用 make up11[ADJ	形容词]安排好的；确定的；固定的 You use set to describe something which is fixed and cannot be changed.   [usu ADJ n]Investors can apply for a package of shares at a set price...投资者可以申购固定价格的股票组合。A set period of fasting is supposed to bring us closer to godliness...据说定期斋戒会让我们更虔诚。There is a set menu from £4.00 for two courses with coffee.有最低消费是4英镑的两道菜加咖啡的套餐。12[ADJ	形容词](学习书目)指定的 A set book must be studied by students taking a particular course.   [ADJ n]  [BRIT 英]One of the set books is Jane Austen's Emma.指定阅读书目之一是简·奥斯汀的《爱玛》。in AM, use 美国英语用 required13[ADJ	形容词](戏剧、电影、小说等)以(某时或某地)为背景的 If a play, film, or story is set in a particular place or period of time, the events in it take place in that place or period.   [v-link ADJ prep/adv]The play is set in a small Midwestern town.这出戏以中西部的一个小镇为背景。...a 1964 science fiction novel by Philip K Dick, set in 1994 in a colony of humans on Mars...菲利普·K.迪克 1964 年写的一部以 1994 年火星上一个人类聚居地为背景的科幻小说。The Hungarian director has completed her powerful Diary trilogy, set against the background of events in her country.这名匈牙利导演已经完成了她震撼人心的“日记三部曲”，故事是以发生在她本国的事件为背景。14[ADJ	形容词]做好准备的；可能的 If you are set to do something, you are ready to do it or are likely to do it. If something is set to happen, it is about to happen or likely to happen.   [V n]  [v-link ADJ to-inf]Roberto Baggio was set to become one of the greatest players of all time...罗伯特·巴乔注定会成为迄今为止最伟大的球员之一。The talks are set to continue through the week.谈判可能会持续一周。15[ADJ	形容词]下定决心的；坚决的 If you are set on something, you are strongly determined to do or have it. If you are set against something, you are strongly determined not to do or have it.   [v-link ADJ on/against n/-ing]She was set on going to an all-girls school...她执意要去女子学校上学。Margaret was always mischievous and set on her own individual course...玛格丽特总是调皮捣乱，而且一意孤行。France is also set against devaluation.法国也坚决反对货币贬值。16[VERB	动词]使表现出，显出(坚定的表情) If you set your face or jaw, you put on a fixed expression of determination.   [V n]Instead, she set her jaw grimly and waited in silence...相反，她一脸严肃，面部紧绷，一声不吭地等着。He came insolently towards Mr. Won, his features set in a scowl.他傲慢无礼地朝元先生冲过来，面露怒容。17[VERB	动词]凝固；凝结；变硬 When something such as jelly, melted plastic, or cement sets, it becomes firm or hard.   [V]  [V adj]You can add ingredients to these desserts as they begin to set...这些甜点开始凝固时就可以加入辅料了。Lower the heat and allow the omelet to set on the bottom...关小火让煎蛋的下面凝固。The material requires higher temperatures and pressures to set hard.这种材料需要有更高的温度和压力才能凝结变硬。18[VERB	动词](太阳)落山，落下 When the sun sets, it goes below the horizon.   [V]  [V-ing]They watched the sun set behind the distant dales.他们望着夕阳没入远处的山谷。...the red glow of the setting sun.落日的红色余晖19[VERB	动词]设置，安排，设计(陷阱) To set a trap means to prepare it to catch someone or something.   [V n for n]  [V n]He seemed to think I was setting some sort of trap for him...他似乎认为我在给他设什么套儿。They dug trenches in their path and set booby traps.他们在小路上挖深沟设饵雷。20[VERB	动词]在(桌)上摆放餐具 When someone sets the table, they prepare it for a meal by putting plates and cutlery on it. 21[VERB	动词]为…谱(曲)；为…配(乐) If someone sets a poem or a piece of writing to music, they write music for the words to be sung to.   [V n to n]He has attracted much interest by setting ancient religious texts to music.他因为给古老的宗教经书谱曲配乐而备受关注。22See also:setting；set-to；  23[PHRASE	短语]为…做准备；为…铺平了道路 If someone sets the scene or sets the stage for an event to take place, they make preparations so that it can take place.   [V inflects]The Democrat convention has set the scene for a ferocious election campaign this autumn...民主党代表大会已经为今年秋季激烈的大选作好了准备。The company has been setting the stage recently for progress in the US.该公司最近一直在为美国的业务发展作准备。24[PHRASE	短语]守旧的；一成不变的；固执的 If you say that someone is set in their ways, you are being critical of the fact that they have fixed habits and ideas which they will not easily change, even though they may be old-fashioned.   [V inflects]  [disapproval]25 to set eyes on something→see: eye； to set fire to something→see: fire； to set foot somewhere→see: foot； to set your heart on something→see: heart； to set sail→see: sail； to set great store by or on something→see: store； to set to work→see: work； setting upThe British government announced the setting up of a special fund.英国政府宣布设立一项专项基金。26[PHRASAL VERB	短语动词]建起；设立；设置 If you set up a temporary structure, you place it or build it somewhere.   [V P n (not pron)]  [Also V n P]They took to the streets, setting up roadblocks of burning tyres...他们走上街头，用点燃的轮胎设置路障。200 peace activists are planning to set up a peace camp at the border.200名和平人士正计划在边界建一处和平营地。27[PHRASAL VERB	短语动词]安装，装配，调试(设备或机器) If you set up a device or piece of machinery, you do the things that are necessary for it to be able to start working.   [V P n (not pron)]  [Also V n P]Setting up the camera can be tricky...调试相机可能会很费事。I set up the computer so that they could work from home.我把电脑设置好，这样他们就可以在家办公了。28[PHRASAL VERB	短语动词]立业；开业；创业 If you set up somewhere or set yourself up somewhere, you establish yourself in a new business or new area.   [V P prep/adv]  [V pron-refl P prep/adv]  [V n P prep/adv]The mayor's scheme offers incentives to firms setting up in lower Manhattan...市长的方案激励了打算在曼哈顿下城开业的公司。He worked as a dance instructor in London before setting himself up in Bucharest...在布加勒斯特开公司之前，他在伦敦当舞蹈教练。Grandfather set them up in a liquor business.爷爷资助他们经营酒业。29[PHRASAL VERB	短语动词]安(家)；开(店) If you set up home or set up shop, you buy a house or business of your own and start living or working there.   [V P n]They married, and set up home in Ramsgate.他们结婚了，在拉姆斯盖特安家定居。...20 businessmen hoping to set up shop in Japan.希望在日本开店的20名商人30[PHRASAL VERB	短语动词]引起；引发；产生 If something sets up something such as a process, it creates it or causes it to begin.   [V P n (not pron)]  [Also V n P]The secondary current sets up a magnetic field inside the tube...二次电流在管子内部会产生磁场。This can help you satisfy the craving without setting up problems later on.这可以帮你满足欲望，而且事后又不会惹出问题。31[PHRASAL VERB	短语动词]使更健康；使更有活力；使状态更好 If something sets you up for something, it puts you in a good condition or position to deal with it, for example by making you feel healthy and energetic.   [V n P]I have my cornflakes and smell the fresh air and the grass and it sets me up for the day...我吃了些脆玉米片，呼吸着充满青草气息的新鲜空气，这让我一天都充满活力。The win sets us up perfectly for the match in Belgium.这场胜利为我们在比利时的比赛鼓足了劲儿。32[PHRASAL VERB	短语动词]诬陷；陷害；冤枉 If you are set up by someone, they make it seem that you have done something wrong when you have not.   [be V-ed P]  [V n P]  [Also V P n (not pron)]  [INFORMAL 非正式]He claimed he had been set up after drugs were discovered at his home...在他家里发现毒品后，他声称自己是被人陷害的。Maybe Angelo tried to set us up.也许安杰洛想要陷害我们。33See also:set-up；  相关词组：set against set apart set aside set back set down set forth set in set off set on set out set up set upon  set1 verbset2 nounset3 adjectivesetset1 /set/ ●●● S1 W1 verb (past tense and past participle set, present participle setting)  Entry menu Word Origin Verb Table Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1put [transitive always + adverb/preposition] written to carefully put something down somewhereset something (down) on something She set the tray down on a table next to his bed. Mark filled the pan and set it on the stove.set something down/aside The workmen set the box down carefully on the floor. Remove the mushrooms and set them aside.2put into surface [transitive always + adverb/preposition] to put something into a surfacebe set into something Gates should be hung on sturdy posts set well into the ground.be set into the wall/floor/ceiling etc (=be built into the surface of something so that it does not stick out) an alarm button set into the wall beside the doorGRAMMAR Set is usually passive in this meaning.3story [transitive always + adverb/preposition] if a film, play, story etc is set in a particular place or period, the action takes place there or thenbe set in something The novel is set in France.be set against something All this romance is set against a backdrop of rural Irish life.GRAMMAR Set is usually passive in this meaning.4consider [transitive always + adverb/preposition] to consider something in relation to other thingsset something against/beside something These casualty totals have to be set against the continuing growth in traffic. This debate should be set in an international context.5establish something [transitive] to establish a way of doing something that is then copied or regarded as goodset the pattern/tone/trend etc (for something) Art and literature flourished and this set the pattern for the whole of Europe. The prime minister’s fierce speech set the tone for the rest of the conference. It is important that parents set an example (=behave well). The outcome of the case will set a legal precedent. His photographs set the standard for landscapes. Freud’s views on sexuality set the agenda for much of the century  (=people paid attention to the subjects he dealt with).6start something happening [transitive] to make something start happening or to make someone start doing somethingset something in motion/progress/train A study by military experts was immediately set in motion. The chief executive will set in train the process of finding a successor.set something on fire/alight/ablaze (also set fire to something) (=make something start burning) Protesters set fire to two buses.set somebody/something doing something Her last remark has set me thinking. The wind set the trees rustling.7decide something [transitive] to decide and state when something will happen, how much something should cost, what should be done etcset a date/time (for something) The government has still not set a date for the election. International companies set the price of oil.set standards/limits/guidelines etc high standards of hygiene set by the Department of Health8start working [intransitive, transitive] to start doing something in a determined way, or to tell someone to start doing somethingset to work to do something They set to work to paint the outside of the building.set (somebody) to work on something He’s about to set to work on a second book.set (somebody) to work doing something The boys were set to work collecting firewood.set somebody to do something Rocard set himself to reform public sector industry.9machine/clock etc [transitive] to move a switch on a machine, clock etc so that it will start or stop working at the time you want, or in the way you want:  Did you set the alarm? I set the oven to come on at 12.set something to/at/on something Usually, the heating is set on ‘low’.10liquid/glue/cement etc [intransitive] to become hard and solid:  How long does it take for the glue to set?11sun [intransitive] when the sun sets, it moves down in the sky and disappears  OPP  rise12set (somebody) a goal (also set (somebody) a task/challenge British English) to say what you or someone else will or must try to achieve:  It’s best to set realistic goals that you can achieve. He set himself the task of learning Japanese.13set your heart/mind/sights on (doing) something to want very much to have or achieve something, or to be determined to do something:  Ellen has completely set her heart on that house. He set his sights on crossing the Pacific by balloon.14set a record to achieve the best result in a sport, competition etc that has ever been achieved, by running fastest, jumping highest etc:  The Kenyan runner set a new Olympic Record in the 3,000 metres.15set the table to arrange plates, knives, cups etc on a table so that it is ready for a meal SYN lay the table British English16set a trap a)to make a trap ready to catch an animal b)to invent a plan to try and catch someone who is doing something wrong:  They decided to set a trap for him by leaving him in charge.17set somebody free/loose to allow a person or an animal to be free:  All the other hostages were finally set free.18set somebody straight/right to tell someone the right way to do something or the true facts about somethingset on I set him right on a few points of procedure. → set something rightat right1(4), → set the record straightat record1(11)19face [intransitive] written if your face or mouth sets into a particular expression, you start to have an angry, sad, unfriendly etc expressionset into His mouth set into a rather grim line.20set your jaw to move your lower jaw forward in a way that shows your determination21bone a)[transitive] if a doctor sets a broken bone, he or she moves it into position so that the bone can grow together again b)[intransitive] if a broken bone sets, it joins together again22class work [transitive] British English to give a student in your class a piece of work to doset somebody something Mr Biggs has set us a 2,000-word essay.23examination [transitive] British English to write the questions for an examination:  The head teacher sets the questions for the English exam.24printing [transitive] to arrange the words and letters of a book, newspaper etc so it is ready to be printed:  In those days, books had to be set by hand.25hair [transitive] to arrange someone’s hair while it is wet so that it has a particular style when it dries → set somebody at (their) easeat ease1(2), → set your face against somethingat face1(21), → set something to musicat music(1), → set the paceat pace1(7), → set pen to paperat pen1(3), → set sailat sail2(2), → set the sceneat scene(9), → set the stage for somethingat stage1(7), → set great store by/on somethingat store1(6), → set the world on fire/alightat world1(22), → set the world to rightsat world1(23)COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 5nounsset an example (=behave well in a way that other people can copy)· Parents should try to set a good example to their teenagers.set a precedent (=do something that later actions or decisions may be based on)· This legislation would set a most dangerous precedent.set the pattern/trend (=do something in a way that is later repeated)· That first day seemed to set the pattern for the following weeks.set the tone (=establish a general mood or feeling)· The gloomy first chapter sets the tone for the rest of the novel.set the standard (=be very good, and so show how good other people or things should be)· They wanted to set the standard for software.set the agenda (=establish what subjects should be discussed)· We are not attempting to set the agenda for other women’s groups.set the pace (=move or change quickly, so that others try to do the same)· With regard to industrialization, Britain set the pace in the first half of the nineteenth century.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 7nounsset a date/time· No date has been set for the election.set a price· We set the price at £30.set standards/guidelines (=decide on standards, rules etc)· The government has set new food quality standards for all school canteens.set limits· Set strict limits on your spending.set about something/somebody phrasal verb1to start doing or dealing with something, especially something that needs a lot of time and effort:  A team of volunteers set about the task with determination.set about doing something How do senior managers set about making these decisions?2 literary to attack someone by hitting and kicking them:  They set about him with their fists.set somebody/something against somebody/something phrasal verb1to make someone start to fight or quarrel with another person, especially a person who they had friendly relations with before:  The bitter civil war set brother against brother.2set yourself against (doing) something to decide that you are opposed to doing or having something:  She’s set herself against going to university.3set something against tax to officially record the money you have spent on something connected with your job, in order to reduce the amount of tax you have to payset somebody/something apart phrasal verb1if a quality sets someone or something apart, it makes them different from or better than other people or thingsset apart from Man’s ability to reason sets him apart from other animals.2to keep something, especially a particular time, for a special purposebe set apart for something Traditionally, these days were set apart for prayer and fasting.GRAMMAR Set apart is usually passive in this meaning.set something ↔ aside phrasal verb1to keep something, especially money, time, or a particular area, for a special purposeset aside for Try to set aside some time each day for exercise. a room that had been set aside for visitors2to decide not to consider a particular feeling or thing because something else is more important:  Both sides agreed to set aside the question of independence.3to officially state that a previous legal decision or agreement no longer has any effect:  The judge set aside the verdict of the lower court.4if a farmer sets aside land, he or she agrees not to grow any crops on it, and accepts a payment from the government for thisset  somebody/something back phrasal verb1set somebody/something ↔ back to delay the progress or development of something, or delay someone from finishing something:  Environmental experts said the move would set back further research. Illness had set me back a couple of weeks.2informal to cost someone a lot of moneyset somebody back $50/£100 etc This jacket set me back over £1,000.set something/somebody ↔ down phrasal verb1to write about something so that you have a record of it:  I wanted to set my feelings down on paper.2to state how something should be done in an official document or set of rules:  Clear guidelines have been set down for teachers.3British English to stop a car, bus etc and allow someone to get out:  The driver set her down at the station.set forth phrasal verb1set something ↔ forth formal to explain ideas, facts, or opinions in a clearly organized way in writing or in a speech  SYN  set out:  He set forth an idealistic view of society.2literary to begin a journey:  They were about to set forth on a voyage into the unknown.set in phrasal verb if something sets in, especially something unpleasant, it begins and seems likely to continue for a long time:  Winter seems to be setting in early this year. Further economic decline set in during the 1930s.set off phrasal verb1to start to go somewhere:  I’ll set off early to avoid the traffic.set off for Jerry and I set off on foot for the beach.2set something ↔ off to make something start happening, especially when you do not intend to do so:  News that the claims might be true set off widespread panic. Hong Kong’s stock market fell, setting off a global financial crisis.RegisterIn written English, people often say that something triggers a particular reaction or event, rather than sets it off, because it sounds more formal:· This could trigger a global financial crisis.3set something ↔ off to make an alarm start ringing:  Smoke from a cigarette will not normally set off a smoke alarm.4set something ↔ off to make a bomb explode, or cause an explosion:  Any movement could have set off the bomb.5set something ↔ off if a piece of clothing, colour, decoration etc sets something off, it makes it look attractive:  The blue sundress set off her long blonde hair.6set somebody off to make someone start laughing, crying, or talking about something:  Don’t mention what happened – you’ll only set her off again.7set something off against tax to officially record the money you have spent on something connected with your job, in order to reduce the amount of tax you have to pay:  Some expenses can be set off against tax.set on somebody phrasal verb British English1set somebody/something on somebody to make people or animals attack someone:  The farmer threatened to set his dogs on us.2if you are set on by people or animals, you are suddenly attacked by them:  A thirty-five-year-old man was set on by four youths last night.GRAMMAR Set on is usually passive in this meaning.3set somebody on/onto somebody to give someone information about a person who you think has done something wrong, because you want that person to be found and caught:  If I refuse, he’ll set the police onto me.set out phrasal verb1to start a journey, especially a long journeyset out for Kate set out for the house on the other side of the bay.set out on a journey/drive/voyage etc The band are setting out on a European tour in March.2to start doing something or making plans to do something in order to achieve a particular resultset out to do something salesmen who deliberately set out to defraud customersset out with the idea/purpose/intention etc of doing something They set out with the aim of becoming the number one team in the league.3set something ↔ out to explain ideas, facts, or opinions in a clearly organized way, in writing or in a speech:  He set out the reasons for his decision in his report.4 set something ↔ out to put a group of things down and arrange them:  The market traders began setting out their displays.5set out on something to start doing something, especially something new, difficult, or important:  My nephew is just setting out on a career in journalism.set to phrasal verb British English to start doing something eagerly and with determination:  If we all set to, we’ll finish the job in half an hour.set up phrasal verb1company/organization etc to start a company, organization, committee etc  SYN  establishset something ↔ up They want to set up their own import–export business. new regulations for setting up political partiesset (yourself) up (as something) (=start your own business) John decided to set up as a graphic designer.set up shop/set up in business (=begin operating a business) Now Betterware plans to set up shop elsewhere in Europe.2arrange/organize set something ↔ up to make the arrangements that are necessary for something to happen:  I’ll set up an appointment for you. There was a lot of work involved in setting up the festival.3equipment to prepare the equipment that will be needed for an activity so that it is ready to be used:  The next band was already setting up on the other stage.set something ↔ up Can someone set the overhead projector up?4build/put up set something ↔ up to place or build something somewhere, especially something that is not permanent:  They’ve set up roadblocks around the city.5trick somebody set somebody ↔ up informal to trick someone in order to achieve what you want, especially to make it appear that they have done something wrong or illegal:  Cox claimed that the police had tried to set him up.6provide money set somebody ↔ up British English informal to provide someone with money that they need, especially in order to start a business:  After he qualified as a doctor, his mother set him up in a practice of his own. Selling her share of the company has set her up for life.7healthy/full of energy set somebody up British English to make you feel healthy and full of energy:  A good breakfast will set you up for the day.8set yourself up as something to deliberately make people believe that you have the authority and skill to do something, especially when this is not true:  politicians who set themselves up as moral authorities9put somebody in position set somebody up to put someone in a position in which they are able to do something, or in which something is likely to happen to themset up for If he won the fight, it would set him up for a title shot. Anyone with public duties sets themselves up for attack.10relationship set somebody ↔ up informal to arrange for two people to meet, because you think they might start a romantic relationship:  ‘How did you meet Nick?’ ‘A friend set us up.’11set up home/house (also set up housekeeping American English) to get your own home, furniture etc, especially when you leave your parents’ home to live with a wife, husband, or partner:  Many parents try to help their children set up home.12 set up a commotion/din/racket etc to start making a loud unpleasant noise:  The party guests were setting up a steady din. → set up campat camp1(1)set1 verbset2 nounset3 adjectivesetset2 ●●● S1 W1 noun  Entry menu Word Origin Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1group of things [countable] a group of similar things that belong together or are related in some wayset of a set of tools We face a new set of problems. The older generation have a different set of values. a chess set2television/radio [countable] a television, or a piece of equipment for receiving radio signals:  a colour television set3film [countable] a place where a film or television programme is filmedon set/on the set Cruise met Kidman on the set of ‘Days of Thunder’.4stage [countable] the scenery, furniture etc used on a stage in a play or in the place where a film or television show is being made5sport [countable] one part of a game such as tennis or volleyball:  Nadal won the second set 6–4.6people [singular] a group of people who are similar in some way and spend time together socially:  a favourite meeting place of the smart set  (=rich and fashionable people) Val got in with a wild set at college. →jet set7 the set of somebody’s face/jaw/shoulders etc the expression on your face or the way you hold your body, which tells people how you are feeling:  From the set of her shoulders, it was clear that Sue was exhausted. the hard set of his face8music [countable] a performance by a singer, band, or disc jockey:  Sasha performed a three-hour set.9maths [countable] technical a group of numbers, shapes etc in mathematics:  The set (x, y) has two members.10students [countable] British English a group of children who are taught a particular school subject together because they have the same level of ability in that subject  SYN  streamtop/bottom etc set Adam’s in the top set for maths.11onion [countable] a small onion that you plant in order to grow bigger ones:  onion setsset1 verbset2 nounset3 adjectivesetset3 ●○○ adjective  Entry menu Word Origin Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1placed [not before noun] being in the position that is mentionedset in/on/back etc a medieval village set high on a hill a big house set back from the road2background used to say that something is in front of a particular background, especially in a way that is attractiveset against a small town of white buildings, set against a background of hills pink petals set against dark green foliage3fixed [only before noun] a set amount, time etc is fixed and is never changed:  We were paid a set amount each week. The evening meal is served at a set time. Small children like a set routine.4ready [not before noun] informal someone who is set for something is ready for itset for Are you all set for the trip?set to do something I was just set to go when the phone rang. Get set (=get ready) for a night of excitement. On your marks, get set, go (=said to start a race).5set on/upon/against (doing) something determined about something:  Nina’s set on going to the party. The government’s dead set (=completely determined) against the plan.6opinions/habits etc not likely to change:  People had very set ideas about how to bring up children. Mark was 65 and rather set in his ways (=habits).7have your heart/sights set on something to want to do something very much, or to be aiming to do something:  She’s got her heart set on going to France this summer. Don has his sights set on a career in law.8set to do something likely to do something:  The weather is set to change. This issue is set to cause some embarrassment.9deep-set/wide-set/close-set eyes eyes whose position is deep in the face, far apart on the face, or close together on the face10be set with gems/jewels etc to be decorated with jewels:  a gold bracelet set with rubies11meal [only before noun] British English a set meal in a restaurant has a fixed price and a more limited choice than usualset lunch/dinner/menu The hotel does a very good set menu.12set book/text etc British English a book that must be studied for an examination13fixed expression literary if your face is set, it has a fixed expression on it, especially one that is angry, worried etc:  He stared at her, his face set. Kate’s face was set in a grim expression.set smile/teeth/jaw ‘Damn you,’ he said through set teeth.

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            set              ★                    /        set                ;          NAmE                set                /                              verb                ,                  noun                ,                  adjective                            set      sets      setting                            verb        ★                    (              set·ting        ,        set        ,        set            )              put/start        放置；开始                    1        ★                  [transitive          ]                          setsth/sb + adv./prep.                          to put sth/sb in a particular place or position            放；置；使处于                                    ◆          She set a tray down on the table.          她把托盘放到桌上。                          ◆          They ate everything that was set in front of them.          他们把放在面前的东西都吃光了。                          ◆          The house is set            (= located)in fifty acres of parkland.                    房子四周是五十英亩草地。                            2        ★                  [transitive          ]                          to cause sb/sth to be in a particular state; to start sth happening            使处于某种状况；使开始                                    setsb/sth + adv./prep.                          ◆          Her manner immediately            seteveryone            attheir            ease.                    她的态度立刻使大家感到轻松了。                          ◆          He pulled the lever and            setthe machine            in motion.                    他扳动操纵杆，启动了机器。                          setsb/sth + adj.                          ◆          The hijackers            setthe hostages            free.                    劫机者释放了人质。                          setsb/sth doing sth                          ◆          Her remarks set me thinking.          她的话引起了我的深思。                            play/book/movie        戏剧；书；电影                    3        ★                  [transitive                ,         usually passive          ]                          setsth + adv./prep.                          to place the action of a play, novel or film/movie in a particular place, time, etc.            把故事情节安排在；以…为…设置背景                                    ◆          The novel is set in London in the 1960s.          这部小说以 20 世纪 60 年代的伦敦为背景。                            clock/machine        钟表；机器                    4        ★                  [transitive          ]                          setsth (+ adv./prep.)                          to prepare or arrange sth so that it is ready for use or in position            设置；调整好；安排就绪                                    ◆          She set the camera on automatic.          她把照相机调到自动状态。                          ◆          I set my watch by            (= make it show the same time as)the TV.                    我按电视对了手表。                          ◆          Set the alarm for 7 o'clock.          把闹钟设在 7 点。                            table        餐桌                    5        ★                  [transitive          ]                ~ a/the table (for sb/sth)                  to arrange knives, forks, etc. on a table for a meal            摆放餐具                                    ◆          Could you set the table for dinner?          你把餐具摆好，准备开饭，好吗？                          ◆          The table was set for six guests.          桌上摆放了六位客人的餐具。                            jewellery        珠宝                    6                  [transitive                ,         usually passive          ]                          to put a            precious stoneinto a piece of jewellery            镶嵌                                    setA in B                          ◆          She had the sapphire set in a gold ring.          她请人把蓝宝石镶嵌到一枚金戒指上。                          setB with A                          ◆          Her bracelet was set with emeralds.          她的手镯上镶有绿宝石。                            arrange        安排                    7        ★                  [transitive          ]                          setsth                          to arrange or fix sth; to decide on sth            安排；确定；决定                                    ◆          They haven't            set a datefor their wedding yet.                    他们还没有确定婚期。                          ◆          The government has set strict limits on public spending this year.          今年，政府对公共开支规定了严格的限额。                            example/standard, etc.        榜样、规范等                    8        ★                  [transitive          ]                          setsth                          to fix sth so that others copy it or try to achieve it            树立；创立；开创                                    ◆          This could            set anew            fashion.                    这或许会开创一种新时尚。                          ◆          They            set high standardsof customer service.                    他们制订了严格的客户服务标准。                          ◆          I am unwilling to            set a precedent.                    我不想开先例。                          ◆          She            set anew world            recordfor the high jump.                    她创造了新的跳高世界纪录。                          ◆          I rely on you to            set a good example.                    我指望你来树立一个好榜样。                            work/task        工作；任务                    9        ★                  [transitive          ]                          setsth (for sb)                |                  setsb (to do sth)                          to give sb a piece of work, a task, etc.            布置；分配；指派                                    setsth                          ◆          Who will be setting            (= writing the questions for)the French exam?                    谁出法语试题？                          setsth for sth                          ◆          What books have been set            (= are to be studied)for the English course?                    英语课指定了要用哪些书？                          setsth for sb/yourself                          ◆          She's set a difficult task for herself.          她给自己安排了一项艰巨任务。                          setsb/yourself sth                          ◆          She's set herself a difficult task.          她给自己安排了一项艰巨任务。                          setsb/yourself to do sth                          ◆          I've set myself to finish the job by the end of the month.          我要求自己在月底以前完成这项工作。                            become firm        凝固                    10        ★                  [intransitive          ]                          to become firm or hard            凝固；凝结                                    ◆          Leave the concrete to set for a few hours.          让混凝土凝固几小时。                + adj.                  ◆          The glue had set hard.          胶粘得很紧。                            face        脸                    11                  [transitive                ,         usually passive          ]                          setsth                          to fix your face into a firm expression            使现出坚定的表情                                    ◆          Her jaw was set in a determined manner.          她下巴紧绷着，一副决不动摇的样子。                            hair        头发                    12                  [transitive          ]                          setsth                          to arrange sb's hair while it is wet so that it dries in a particular style            固定发型；做头发                                    ◆          She had her hair washed and set.          她去洗了头，做了发型。                            bone        骨头                    13                  [transitive                ,         intransitive          ]                          set(sth)                          to put a broken bone into a fixed position and hold it there, so that it will heal; to heal in this way            把（断骨）复位；接（骨）                                    ◆          The surgeon set her broken arm.          医生给她接上了手臂上的断骨。                            for printing        为印刷                    14                  [transitive          ]                          setsth                          (            technical              术语            )                    to use a machine or computer to arrange writing and images on pages in order to prepare a book, newspaper, etc. for printing            排版                                    ☞see also                                                    typesetter                                                                words to music        为歌词谱曲                    15                  [transitive          ]                          setsth (to sth)                          to write music to go with words            为…谱曲；给…配乐                                    ◆          Schubert set many poems to music.          舒伯特为许多诗歌谱了曲。                            of sun/moon        太阳；月亮                    16        ★                  [intransitive          ]                          to go down below the            horizon            落（下）                                    ◆          We sat and watched the sun setting.          我们坐着看太阳渐渐落下去。                          ☞see also                                                    sunset                                                   n.                           (1              )                                                OPP                                                    rise                                                                IDIOM              Idioms containing          setare at the entries for the nouns and adjectives in the idioms, for example          set the paceis at          pace          n.          含 set 的习语，都可在该等习语中的名词及形容词相关词条找到，如 set the pace 在词条 pace 的名词部份。                                    PHRASAL VERBS                    ˈset about sb                              (              BrE) (              old-fashioned,              informal)                        to attack sb              攻击；抨击                                                  ˈset about sth | ˌset about ˈdoing sth                              [no passive            ]                                to start doing sth              开始做；着手做                                            ◆            She set about the business of cleaning the house.            她动手打扫起房子来。                                ◆            We need to set about finding a solution.            我们得着手寻找一个解决办法。                                      set sb aˈgainst sb                              to make sb oppose a friend, relative, etc.              使某人反对（朋友、亲人等）                                            ◆            She accused her husband of setting the children against her.            她指责丈夫唆使孩子们跟她作对。                                      set sth (off) against sth                  1                      to judge sth by comparing good or positive qualities with bad or negative ones              权衡利弊（或优缺点）                                            ◆            Set against the benefits of the new technology, there is also a strong possibility that jobs will be lost.            权衡利弊，新技术的确有种种好处，但也很可能使一些人失去工作。                                    2                      (              finance                财              )                        to record sth as a business cost as a way of reducing the amount of tax you must pay              把…按营业成本记账以降低（税额）                                            ◆            to set capital costs off against tax            把资金成本按营业成本记账以减税                                      ˌset sb/sth aˈpart (from sb/sth)                              to make sb/sth different from or better than others              使与众不同；使突出；使优于…                                            ◆            Her elegant style sets her apart from other journalists.            她的高雅风格使她与其他记者截然不同。                                      ˌset sth↔aˈpart (for sth)                              [usually passive            ]                                to keep sth for a special use or purpose              留出，拨出（专用）                                            ◆            Two rooms were set apart for use as libraries.            留出两个房间作为图书室。                                      ˌset sth↔aˈside                  1                      to move sth to one side until you need it              把…放到一旁（或搁到一边）                                                2                      to save or keep money or time for a particular purpose              省出，留出（钱或时间）                                            ◆            She tries to set aside some money every month.            她每个月都尽量存点钱。                                    3                      to not consider sth, because other things are more important              暂时不考虑（或放一放）                                            SYN                                                            disregard                                                                          ◆            Let's set aside my personal feelings for now.            目前咱们就不要顾及我的个人感情了。                                    4                      (              law                律              )                        to state that a decision made by a court is not legally valid              撤销，驳回（法院的判决）；宣布无效                                            ◆            The verdict was set aside by the Appeal Court.            上诉法庭驳回了那个裁决。                                      ˌset sth/sb↔ˈback                              to delay the progress of sth/sb by a particular time              使推迟；耽误；使延误                                            ◆            The bad weather set back the building programme by several weeks.            天气恶劣，建筑计划延误了几个星期。                                ☞related noun                                                            setback                                                                                ˌset sb ˈback sth                              [no passive            ]                                (              informal)                        to cost sb a particular amount of money              使花费；使破费                                            ◆            The repairs could set you back over £200.            这次修理大概得花你 200 多英镑。                                      ˌset sth ˈback (from sth)                              [usually passive            ]                                to place sth, especially a building, at a distance from sth              使（建筑物等）与…拉开距离                                            ◆            The house is set well back from the road.            这座房子离公路挺远。                                      ˌset sb↔ˈdown                  (            BrE)                                (of a bus or train, or its driver            公共汽车、火车或司机            )                                to stop and allow sb to get off              让某人下车                                            ◆            Passengers may be set down and picked up only at the official stops.            乘客只有在正式车站方可上下车。                                      ˌset sth↔ˈdown                  1                      to write sth down on paper in order to record it              写下；记下；登记                                                2                      to give sth as a rule, principle, etc.              制订，规定（规则、原则等）                                            ◆            The standards were set down by the governing body.            这些标准是由管理机构制订的。                                      ˌset ˈforth                              (              literary)                        to start a journey              出发；动身；启程                                                  ˌset sth↔ˈforth                              (              formal)                        to present sth or make it known              陈述；阐明                                            SYN                                                            expound                                                                          ◆            The President set forth his views in a television broadcast.            总统在电视讲话中阐述了自己的观点。                                      ˌset ˈin                              (of rain, bad weather, infection, etc.            雨、恶劣天气、感染等            )                                to begin and seem likely to continue              到来；开始                                            ◆            The rain seemed to have set in for the day.            这雨好像要下一天了。                                      ˌset sth ˈin/ˈinto sth                              [usually passive            ]                                to fasten sth into a flat surface so that it does not stick out from it              把…装进…（或镶入…中）                                            ◆            a plaque set into the wall            装在墙上的饰板                                      ★        ˌset ˈoff                              to begin a journey              出发；动身；启程                                            ◆            We set off for London just after ten.            刚过十点，我们就动身上伦敦去了。                                      ˌset sth↔ˈoff                  1          ★                      to make a bomb, etc. explode              使（炸弹等）爆炸                                            ◆            A gang of boys were setting off fireworks in the street.            一帮男孩子正在街上放烟火。                                    2          ★                      to make an alarm start ringing              使（警报）响起；拉响（警报）                                            ◆            Opening this door will set off the alarm.            一开这道门，警铃就会响。                                    3                      to start a process or series of events              引发；激起                                            ◆            Panic on the stock market set off a wave of selling.            股市恐慌引发了一轮抛售潮。                                    4                      to make sth more noticeable or attractive by being placed near it              衬托；使显得更突出（或更漂亮）                                            ◆            That blouse sets off the blue of her eyes.            那件上衣衬托出了她的蓝眼睛。                                      ˌset sb ˈoff (doing sth)                              to make sb start doing sth such as laughing, crying or talking              使某人笑（或哭、说等）起来                                                  ˈset on/upon sb                              [usually passive            ]                                to attack sb suddenly              突然攻击；袭击                                            ◆            I opened the gate, and was immediately set on by a large dog.            我一开门，一条大狗就迎面扑来。                                      ˈset sb/sth on sb                              to make a person or an animal attack sb suddenly              使突然攻击；使袭击                                            ◆            The farmer threatened to set his dogs on us.            农场主威胁要放出狗来咬我们。                                      ˌset ˈout                  1          ★                      to leave a place and begin a journey              出发；动身；启程                                            ◆            They set out on the last stage of their journey.            他们动身踏上最后一段行程。                                    2                      to begin a job, task, etc. with a particular aim or goal              （怀着目标）开始工作，展开任务                                            ◆            She set out to break the world record.            她一心努力要打破世界纪录。                                ◆            They succeeded in what they set out to do.            他们实现了既定的目标。                                      ˌset sth↔ˈout                  1                      to arrange or display things              安排；摆放；陈列                                            ◆            Her work is always very well set out.            她总是把工作安排得很有条理。                                    2                      to present ideas, facts, etc. in an organized way, in speech or writing              （有条理地）陈述，阐明                                            ◆            He set out his objections to the plan.            他陈述了他对这个计划的反对意见。                                ◆            She set out the reasons for her resignation in a long letter.            她写了一封长信说明自己辞职的原因。                                      ˌset ˈto                              (              old-fashioned,              informal)                        to begin doing sth in a busy or determined way              起劲地干起来；毅然开始做                                                  ˌset sb↔ˈup                  1                      to provide sb with the money that they need in order to do sth              资助，经济上扶植（某人）                                            ◆            A bank loan helped to set him up in business.            他靠一笔银行贷款做起了生意。                                    2                      (              informal)                        to make sb healthier, stronger, more lively, etc.              使更健康（或强壮、活泼等）                                            ◆            The break from work really set me up for the new year.            放下工作稍事休息，的确使我更有精力在新的一年大干一场了。                                    3                      (              informal)                        to trick sb, especially by making them appear guilty of sth              诬陷，冤枉（某人）；栽赃                                            ◆            He denied the charges, saying the police had set him up.            他否认那些指控，说警察冤枉他了。                                ☞related noun                                                            set-up                                                                                ˌset sth↔ˈup                  1          ★                      to build sth or put sth somewhere              建起；设立；设置                                            ◆            The police set up roadblocks on routes out of the city.            警察在城外的路上设置了路障。                                    2          ★                      to make a piece of equipment or a machine ready for use              安装好，装配好，调试好（设备或机器）                                            ◆            She set up her stereo in her bedroom.            她把立体声音响装了在卧室里。                                    3          ★                      to arrange for sth to happen              安排；策划                                            ◆            I've set up a meeting for Friday.            我已安排好在星期五开会。                                    4          ★                      to create sth or start it              创建；建立；开办                                            ◆            to set up a business            开办公司                                ◆            A fund will be set up for the dead men's families.            将为死者家属设立一项基金。                                    5                      to start a process or a series of events              引发；产生                                            ◆            The slump on Wall Street set up a chain reaction in stock markets around the world.            华尔街股价暴跌在全球股票市场上引起了连锁反应。                                ☞related noun                                                            set-up                                                                                ˌset (yourself) ˈup (as sb)                              to start running a business              立业；开始从事                                            ◆            She took out a bank loan and set up on her own.            她从银行贷了一笔款，自己干起来了。                                ◆            After leaving college, he set himself up as a freelance photographer.            大学毕业后，他干起了特约摄影师。                                                    noun        ★                    group        一组                    1        ★                  [countable          ]                          set(of sth)                          a group of similar things that belong together in some way            一套，一副，一组（类似的东西）                                    ◆          a set of six chairs          六把成套的椅子                          ◆          a complete set of her novels          一整套她的小说                          ◆          a set of false teeth          一副假牙                          ◆          a new set of rules to learn          要学的一套新规则                          ◆          You can borrow my keys—I have a spare set.          你可以借用我的钥匙，我还有一套。                          ☞see also                                                    tea set                                                                2        ★                  [countable          ]                          a group of objects used together, for example for playing a game            一套，一副，一组（配套使用的东西）                                    ◆          a chess set          一副国际象棋                            3                  [countable + singular or plural verb          ]                          (            sometimes disapproving)                    a group of people who have similar interests and spend a lot of time together socially            一伙（或一帮、一群）人；阶层；团伙                                    ◆          the smart set            (= rich, fashionable people)                    富裕时尚一族                          ◆          Dublin's literary set          都柏林的文学圈子                          ☞see also                                                    jet set                                                                TV/radio        电视机；收音机                    4                  [countable          ]                          a piece of equipment for receiving television or radio signals            电视机；收音机                                      for play/movie        戏剧；电影                    5                  [countable          ]                          the            sceneryused for a play, film/movie, etc.            布景                                    ◆          We need volunteers to help build and paint the set.          我们需要一些自愿帮忙建造和粉刷布景的人。                            6                  [countable                ,         uncountable          ]                          a place where a play is performed or part of a film/movie is filmed            舞台；摄影场                                    ◆          The cast must all be on (the) set by 7 in the morning.          全体演员必须在早上 7 点钟到场。                            in sport        体育运动                    7                  [countable          ]                          one section of a match in games such as            tennisor            volleyball            （网球、排球比赛等的）盘，局                                    ◆          She won            in straight sets            (= without losing a set).                    她一盘未失，连连得胜。                            mathematics        数学                    8                  [countable          ]                          a group of things that have a shared quality            集；集合                                    ◆          set theory          集论                            pop music        流行音乐                    9                  [countable          ]                          a series of songs or pieces of music that a musician or group performs at a concert            一组歌曲（或乐曲）                                      class        班                    10                  [countable          ]                          (            BrE)                    a group of school students with a similar ability in a particular subject            （在某学科上能力相当的）一批学生                                    ◆          She's in the top set for French.          她的法语成绩名列前茅。                            of face/body        脸；身体                    11                  [singular          ]                          setof sth                          the way in which sb's face or body is fixed in a particular expression, especially one showing determination            （尤指坚定的）姿势，姿态，神情                                    ◆          She admired the firm set of his jaw.          她喜欢他那副紧绷着下巴的刚毅神态。                            hair        头发                    12                  [singular          ]                          an act of arranging hair in a particular style while it is wet            头发的定型；做头发                                    ◆          A            shampoo and setcosts £15.                    洗头并做发型共 15 英镑。                            becoming firm        凝固                    13                  [singular          ]                          the state of becoming firm or solid            凝固；凝结                                      animal's home        兽穴                    14                  [countable          ]                =                                                    sett                                                                plant        植物                    15                  [countable          ]                          a young plant,            shootetc. for planting            （供移植的）秧苗，插枝，球茎                                    ◆          onion sets          洋葱苗                                          adjective                                  in position        处于某位置                    1                  in a particular position            位于（或处于）…的                                    ◆          a house set in 40 acres of parkland          一所坐落在一片 40 英亩草地上的房子                          ◆          He had close-set eyes.          他的两眼靠得很近。                            planned        安排好                    2                  [usually before noun          ]                          planned or fixed            安排好的；确定的；固定的                                    ◆          Each person was given set jobs to do.          分配给每个人的工作都是预先确定好的。                          ◆          The school funds a set number of free places.          学校资助固定数目的免费生。                          ◆          Mornings in our house always follow a set pattern.          在我们家，每天早上的生活总是遵循一种固定的模式。                          ☞see also                                                    set book                                                                opinions/ideas        意见；观念                    3                  not likely to change            固定的；顽固的；固执的                                    ◆                      set ideas/opinions/viewson how to teach                    不变的教学思想╱主张╱观点                          ◆          As people get older, they get            set in their ways.                    随着年龄的增长，人就积习成性。                            meal        饭菜                    4                  [only before noun          ]                          (of a meal in a restaurant          餐馆的饭菜          )                          having a fixed price and a limited choice of dishes            套餐的                                    ◆          a            set dinner/lunch/meal                    一份晚餐╱午餐套餐；一份套餐                          ◆          Shall we have the            set menu?                    我们吃套餐好吗？                            likely/ready        大概会；准备好                    5                  likely to do sth; ready for sth or to do sth            有可能的；做好准备的                                    setfor sth                          ◆          The team looks set for victory.          看来这个队能赢。                          setto do sth                          ◆          Interest rates look set to rise again.          看样子利率又要提高了。                          ◆          Be set to leave by 10 o'clock.          做好准备，最晚 10 点钟走。                          ☞language bank at                                                    expect                                                                face        脸色                    6                  [usually before noun          ]                          (of a person's expression          神情          )                          fixed; not natural            呆板的；不自然的                                    ◆          a set smile          僵硬的笑容                          ◆          His face took on a set expression.          他脸上现出凝滞的神态。                            IDIOMS              be (dead) set against sth/against doing sth                              to be strongly opposed to sth              强烈反对（做）某事                                            ◆            Why are you so dead set against the idea?            你为什么那样死命地反对这个主意呢？                                      be ˈset on sth/on doing sth                              to want to do or have sth very much; to be determined to do sth              一心想做；决心做；十分想得到                                                  ☞more at                                    mark                                   n.                        set              /        set                ;          NAmE                set                /             set[set]set, setting, setsCET4CET6TEM4考研IELTSj19834442766712410372v2941359242015428025346183157021557n865491845820678613144784915585VERB2036538576NOUN5662731809ADJ1372629139Spoken:325238412sets[14301] setting[20937]一套(34%)，集合(13%)，设定(10%)，固定的(9%)，确定(9%)，规定(7%)，一副(4%)，不变的(4%)，调整(4%)，规定的(3%)，组合(3%)n.[数] 集合；一套；布景；[机] 装置adj.固定的；规定的；固执的vi.(日,月)落沉；凝固；结果vt.树立；点燃；点缀；n.(Set)人名；(瑞典)塞特；(俄)谢特

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Collins	set ★★★★★ 1. NOUN USES 名词用法 2. VERB AND ADJECTIVE USES 动词和形容词用法 Part-1 1 [N-COUNT 可数名词]一套；一组；一系列 A set of things is a number of things that belong together or that are thought of as a group. [oft N of n] There must be one set of laws for the whole of the country... 整个国家必须要有一套统一的法律。 I might need a spare set of clothes... 我可能需要一套备用的衣服。 The computer repeats a set of calculations... 计算机重复着一组运算。 Only she and Mr Cohen had complete sets of keys to the shop... 只有她和科恩先生有店里的全套钥匙。 The mattress and base are normally bought as a set. 通常床垫和床架是成套购买的。 ...a chess set. 一副国际象棋 2 [N-COUNT 可数名词](网球比赛中的)盘 In tennis, a set is one of the groups of six or more games that form part of a match. [oft supp N] Graf was leading 5-1 in the first set. 格拉芙第一盘以 5 比 1 领先。 3 [N-COUNT 可数名词](数学中的)集，集合 In mathematics, a set is a group of mathematical quantities that have some characteristic in common. 4 [N-COUNT 可数名词](一场音乐会中所演唱或演奏的)一组歌曲(或乐曲) A band's or musician's set is the group of songs or tunes that they perform at a concert. The band continued with their set after a short break... 短暂的休息后，乐队继续演奏他们的曲目。 He plays a solo acoustic set. 他伴着原声乐器独唱了一组歌曲。 5 [N-SING 单数名词]See also:jet set ；(经常碰面或趣味相同的)一伙(或一帮、一群)人 You can refer to a group of people as a set if they meet together socially or have the same interests and lifestyle. [supp N] He belonged to what the press called 'The Chelsea Set'. 他属于媒体所称的“切尔西圈子”里的人。 6 [N-COUNT 可数名词](话剧的)布景；(电影的)摄影棚，拍片现场 The set for a play, film, or television show is the furniture and scenery that is on the stage when the play is being performed or in the studio where filming takes place. [also on/off N] From the first moment he got on the set, he wanted to be a director too... 自从进入摄影棚的第一刻起，他就希望自己也能成为一名导演。 ...his stage sets for the Folies Bergeres. 他为牧女游乐园剧院设计的舞台布景 ...a movie set. 电影拍摄现场 ...stars who behave badly on set. 在拍摄现场表现糟糕的明星们 7 [N-SING 单数名词](尤指坚定的)神情，姿态，姿势 The set of someone's face or part of their body is the way that it is fixed in a particular expression or position, especially one that shows determination. [usu the N of n] Matt looked at Hugh and saw the stubbornness in the set of his shoulders... 马特看着休，从他坚挺的肩膀中看出了他的倔强。 Artist Richard Stone has captured in her eyes and the set of her face her steely determination. 画家理查德·斯通在她的眼神和面部表情中捕捉到了她的坚毅和决绝。 8 [N-COUNT 可数名词](电视机等)家用电器 A set is an appliance. For example, a television set is a television. [oft supp N] Children spend so much time in front of the television set... 孩子们花在看电视上的时间太多了。 We got our first set — black and white — in 1963. 1963 年我们买了我们的第一台电视机——黑白的。 Part-2 The form set is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participle of the verb. set 的过去式和过去分词与原形相同。 1 [VERB 动词](尤指小心翼翼地)放，置 If you set something somewhere, you put it there, especially in a careful or deliberate way. [V n prep] [V n with adv] He took the case out of her hand and set it on the floor... 他从她手中拿过箱子，将它小心地放在地板上。 When he set his glass down he spilled a little drink. 他把杯子放下时，饮料溅出来一点。 2 [ADJ 形容词]位于…的；坐落在…的 If something is set in a particular place or position, it is in that place or position. [v-link ADJ prep/adv] The castle is set in 25 acres of beautiful grounds... 这座城堡坐落于一片方圆 25 英亩、风景秀丽的土地上。 Quiberon is set on an eight-mile peninsula. 基伯龙位于一个 8 英里大小的半岛上。 3 [ADJ 形容词]镶于…上的；嵌在…上的 If something is set into a surface, it is fixed there and does not stick out. [v-link ADJ prep/adv] The man unlocked a gate set in a high wall and let me through... 那名男子打开了高墙中一面大门上的锁让我进去。 Set into an alcove under the side deck is a tiny wash basin. 舷边甲板下面的一个凹处放了一个小小的洗脸盆。 4 [VERB 动词]使处于(某种状态或情况) You can use set to say that a person or thing causes another person or thing to be in a particular condition or situation. For example, to set someone free means to cause them to be free, and to set something going means to cause it to start working. [V n -ing] [be V-ed adj/adv] [V n with prep] Set the kitchen timer going... 让厨房计时器开始计时。 A phrase from the conference floor set my mind wandering... 会上发言者的一句话让我思绪飘远。 Dozens of people have been injured and many vehicles set on fire... 很多人受了伤，多辆车起火。 Churchill immediately set into motion a daring plan. 丘吉尔立刻开始实施一项大胆的计划。 5 [VERB 动词]设置，调整好，调准(钟表等) When you set a clock or control, you adjust it to a particular point or level. [V n adv/prep] [V n] Set the volume as high as possible... 将音量尽量调大。 I forgot to set my alarm and I overslept. 我忘了定闹钟，结果睡过了头。 6 [VERB 动词]决定，确定(日期、价格、目标或水准) If you set a date, price, goal, or level, you decide what it will be. [V n] [be V-ed at n] The conference chairman has set a deadline of noon tomorrow... 会议主席将明天中午定为截止日期。 A date will be set for a future meeting... 将会确定将来会议的时间。 The German government has set a tight budget for next year... 德国政府已经为明年制定了紧缩的财政预算。 The pass mark is set at 50 per cent. 合格分数设定为百分制的 50分。 7 [VERB 动词]估定(价值)；认为有（…价值) If you set a certain value on something, you think it has that value. [V n on n/-ing] She sets a high value on autonomy... 她对自主权看得很重。 If you set no value on being a woman yourself, how can you expect others to? 如果你自己都认为做女人一文不值，又怎么能期望别人尊重你呢？ 8 [VERB 动词]树立(榜样)；创造(纪录)；开创(先例) If you set something such as a record, an example, or a precedent, you do something that people will want to copy or try to achieve. [V n] [V n n] Legal experts said her case would not set a precedent because it was an out-of-court settlement... 法律专家说她的案子不会成为判例，因为它是庭外和解的。 A new world marathon record of 2 hrs, 8 min, 5 sec, was set by Stephen Jones of Great Britain... 英国的斯蒂芬·琼斯创造了新的马拉松世界纪录—— 2 小时 8 分零 5 秒。 They set the pace in cutting ozone-damaging emissions... 他们在减少破坏臭氧层的气体排放量方面走在了最前面。 If you are smoking in front of the children then you are setting them a bad example. 如果你在孩子们面前抽烟，那你就给他们树立了一个坏榜样。 9 [VERB 动词]分配；布置；指派 If someone sets you a task or aim or if you set yourself a task or aim, you need to succeed in doing it. [V n n] I have to plan my academic work very rigidly and set myself clear objectives... 我必须严格地规划我的学业，同时给自己定下明确的目标。 We will train you first before we set you a task... 我们在给你分派任务之前会先对你进行培训。 The secret to happiness is to keep setting yourself new challenges. 幸福的秘诀就是要不停地给自己设定新的挑战。 10 [VERB 动词]出(试题、试卷) To set an examination or a question paper means to decide what questions will be asked in it. [V n] [BRIT 英] He broke with the tradition of setting examinations in Latin. 他打破了用拉丁语出试卷的传统。 in AM, usually use 美国英语通常用 make up 11 [ADJ 形容词]安排好的；确定的；固定的 You use set to describe something which is fixed and cannot be changed. [usu ADJ n] Investors can apply for a package of shares at a set price... 投资者可以申购固定价格的股票组合。 A set period of fasting is supposed to bring us closer to godliness... 据说定期斋戒会让我们更虔诚。 There is a set menu from £4.00 for two courses with coffee. 有最低消费是4英镑的两道菜加咖啡的套餐。 12 [ADJ 形容词](学习书目)指定的 A set book must be studied by students taking a particular course. [ADJ n] [BRIT 英] One of the set books is Jane Austen's Emma. 指定阅读书目之一是简·奥斯汀的《爱玛》。 in AM, use 美国英语用 required 13 [ADJ 形容词](戏剧、电影、小说等)以(某时或某地)为背景的 If a play, film, or story is set in a particular place or period of time, the events in it take place in that place or period. [v-link ADJ prep/adv] The play is set in a small Midwestern town. 这出戏以中西部的一个小镇为背景。 ...a 1964 science fiction novel by Philip K Dick, set in 1994 in a colony of humans on Mars... 菲利普·K.迪克 1964 年写的一部以 1994 年火星上一个人类聚居地为背景的科幻小说。 The Hungarian director has completed her powerful Diary trilogy, set against the background of events in her country. 这名匈牙利导演已经完成了她震撼人心的“日记三部曲”，故事是以发生在她本国的事件为背景。 14 [ADJ 形容词]做好准备的；可能的 If you are set to do something, you are ready to do it or are likely to do it. If something is set to happen, it is about to happen or likely to happen. [V n] [v-link ADJ to-inf] Roberto Baggio was set to become one of the greatest players of all time... 罗伯特·巴乔注定会成为迄今为止最伟大的球员之一。 The talks are set to continue through the week. 谈判可能会持续一周。 15 [ADJ 形容词]下定决心的；坚决的 If you are set on something, you are strongly determined to do or have it. If you are set against something, you are strongly determined not to do or have it. [v-link ADJ on/against n/-ing] She was set on going to an all-girls school... 她执意要去女子学校上学。 Margaret was always mischievous and set on her own individual course... 玛格丽特总是调皮捣乱，而且一意孤行。 France is also set against devaluation. 法国也坚决反对货币贬值。 16 [VERB 动词]使表现出，显出(坚定的表情) If you set your face or jaw, you put on a fixed expression of determination. [V n] Instead, she set her jaw grimly and waited in silence... 相反，她一脸严肃，面部紧绷，一声不吭地等着。 He came insolently towards Mr. Won, his features set in a scowl. 他傲慢无礼地朝元先生冲过来，面露怒容。 17 [VERB 动词]凝固；凝结；变硬 When something such as jelly, melted plastic, or cement sets, it becomes firm or hard. [V] [V adj] You can add ingredients to these desserts as they begin to set... 这些甜点开始凝固时就可以加入辅料了。 Lower the heat and allow the omelet to set on the bottom... 关小火让煎蛋的下面凝固。 The material requires higher temperatures and pressures to set hard. 这种材料需要有更高的温度和压力才能凝结变硬。 18 [VERB 动词](太阳)落山，落下 When the sun sets, it goes below the horizon. [V] [V-ing] They watched the sun set behind the distant dales. 他们望着夕阳没入远处的山谷。 ...the red glow of the setting sun. 落日的红色余晖 19 [VERB 动词]设置，安排，设计(陷阱) To set a trap means to prepare it to catch someone or something. [V n for n] [V n] He seemed to think I was setting some sort of trap for him... 他似乎认为我在给他设什么套儿。 They dug trenches in their path and set booby traps. 他们在小路上挖深沟设饵雷。 20 [VERB 动词]在(桌)上摆放餐具 When someone sets the table, they prepare it for a meal by putting plates and cutlery on it. 21 [VERB 动词]为…谱(曲)；为…配(乐) If someone sets a poem or a piece of writing to music, they write music for the words to be sung to. [V n to n] He has attracted much interest by setting ancient religious texts to music. 他因为给古老的宗教经书谱曲配乐而备受关注。 22 See also:setting ；set-to ； 23 [PHRASE 短语]为…做准备；为…铺平了道路 If someone sets the scene or sets the stage for an event to take place, they make preparations so that it can take place. [V inflects] The Democrat convention has set the scene for a ferocious election campaign this autumn... 民主党代表大会已经为今年秋季激烈的大选作好了准备。 The company has been setting the stage recently for progress in the US. 该公司最近一直在为美国的业务发展作准备。 24 [PHRASE 短语]守旧的；一成不变的；固执的 If you say that someone is set in their ways, you are being critical of the fact that they have fixed habits and ideas which they will not easily change, even though they may be old-fashioned. [V inflects] [disapproval] 25 to set eyes on something→see: eye ； to set fire to something→see: fire ； to set foot somewhere→see: foot ； to set your heart on something→see: heart ； to set sail→see: sail ； to set great store by or on something→see: store ； to set to work→see: work ； setting up The British government announced the setting up of a special fund. 英国政府宣布设立一项专项基金。 26 [PHRASAL VERB 短语动词]建起；设立；设置 If you set up a temporary structure, you place it or build it somewhere. [V P n (not pron)] [Also V n P] They took to the streets, setting up roadblocks of burning tyres... 他们走上街头，用点燃的轮胎设置路障。 200 peace activists are planning to set up a peace camp at the border. 200名和平人士正计划在边界建一处和平营地。 27 [PHRASAL VERB 短语动词]安装，装配，调试(设备或机器) If you set up a device or piece of machinery, you do the things that are necessary for it to be able to start working. [V P n (not pron)] [Also V n P] Setting up the camera can be tricky... 调试相机可能会很费事。 I set up the computer so that they could work from home. 我把电脑设置好，这样他们就可以在家办公了。 28 [PHRASAL VERB 短语动词]立业；开业；创业 If you set up somewhere or set yourself up somewhere, you establish yourself in a new business or new area. [V P prep/adv] [V pron-refl P prep/adv] [V n P prep/adv] The mayor's scheme offers incentives to firms setting up in lower Manhattan... 市长的方案激励了打算在曼哈顿下城开业的公司。 He worked as a dance instructor in London before setting himself up in Bucharest... 在布加勒斯特开公司之前，他在伦敦当舞蹈教练。 Grandfather set them up in a liquor business. 爷爷资助他们经营酒业。 29 [PHRASAL VERB 短语动词]安(家)；开(店) If you set up home or set up shop, you buy a house or business of your own and start living or working there. [V P n] They married, and set up home in Ramsgate. 他们结婚了，在拉姆斯盖特安家定居。 ...20 businessmen hoping to set up shop in Japan. 希望在日本开店的20名商人 30 [PHRASAL VERB 短语动词]引起；引发；产生 If something sets up something such as a process, it creates it or causes it to begin. [V P n (not pron)] [Also V n P] The secondary current sets up a magnetic field inside the tube... 二次电流在管子内部会产生磁场。 This can help you satisfy the craving without setting up problems later on. 这可以帮你满足欲望，而且事后又不会惹出问题。 31 [PHRASAL VERB 短语动词]使更健康；使更有活力；使状态更好 If something sets you up for something, it puts you in a good condition or position to deal with it, for example by making you feel healthy and energetic. [V n P] I have my cornflakes and smell the fresh air and the grass and it sets me up for the day... 我吃了些脆玉米片，呼吸着充满青草气息的新鲜空气，这让我一天都充满活力。 The win sets us up perfectly for the match in Belgium. 这场胜利为我们在比利时的比赛鼓足了劲儿。 32 [PHRASAL VERB 短语动词]诬陷；陷害；冤枉 If you are set up by someone, they make it seem that you have done something wrong when you have not. [be V-ed P] [V n P] [Also V P n (not pron)] [INFORMAL 非正式] He claimed he had been set up after drugs were discovered at his home... 在他家里发现毒品后，他声称自己是被人陷害的。 Maybe Angelo tried to set us up. 也许安杰洛想要陷害我们。 33 See also:set-up ；相关词组： set against set apart set aside set back set down set forth set in set off set on set out set up set upon
Oxford	set ★ / set ; NAmE set / verb , noun , adjective set sets setting verb ★ ( set·ting , set , set ) put/start 放置；开始 1 ★ [transitive ] setsth/sb + adv./prep. to put sth/sb in a particular place or position 放；置；使处于 ◆ She set a tray down on the table. 她把托盘放到桌上。 ◆ They ate everything that was set in front of them. 他们把放在面前的东西都吃光了。 ◆ The house is set (= located)in fifty acres of parkland. 房子四周是五十英亩草地。 2 ★ [transitive ] to cause sb/sth to be in a particular state; to start sth happening 使处于某种状况；使开始 setsb/sth + adv./prep. ◆ Her manner immediately seteveryone attheir ease. 她的态度立刻使大家感到轻松了。 ◆ He pulled the lever and setthe machine in motion. 他扳动操纵杆，启动了机器。 setsb/sth + adj. ◆ The hijackers setthe hostages free. 劫机者释放了人质。 setsb/sth doing sth ◆ Her remarks set me thinking. 她的话引起了我的深思。 play/book/movie 戏剧；书；电影 3 ★ [transitive , usually passive ] setsth + adv./prep. to place the action of a play, novel or film/movie in a particular place, time, etc. 把故事情节安排在；以…为…设置背景 ◆ The novel is set in London in the 1960s. 这部小说以 20 世纪 60 年代的伦敦为背景。 clock/machine 钟表；机器 4 ★ [transitive ] setsth (+ adv./prep.) to prepare or arrange sth so that it is ready for use or in position 设置；调整好；安排就绪 ◆ She set the camera on automatic. 她把照相机调到自动状态。 ◆ I set my watch by (= make it show the same time as)the TV. 我按电视对了手表。 ◆ Set the alarm for 7 o'clock. 把闹钟设在 7 点。 table 餐桌 5 ★ [transitive ] ~ a/the table (for sb/sth) to arrange knives, forks, etc. on a table for a meal 摆放餐具 ◆ Could you set the table for dinner? 你把餐具摆好，准备开饭，好吗？ ◆ The table was set for six guests. 桌上摆放了六位客人的餐具。 jewellery 珠宝 6 [transitive , usually passive ] to put a precious stoneinto a piece of jewellery 镶嵌 setA in B ◆ She had the sapphire set in a gold ring. 她请人把蓝宝石镶嵌到一枚金戒指上。 setB with A ◆ Her bracelet was set with emeralds. 她的手镯上镶有绿宝石。 arrange 安排 7 ★ [transitive ] setsth to arrange or fix sth; to decide on sth 安排；确定；决定 ◆ They haven't set a datefor their wedding yet. 他们还没有确定婚期。 ◆ The government has set strict limits on public spending this year. 今年，政府对公共开支规定了严格的限额。 example/standard, etc. 榜样、规范等 8 ★ [transitive ] setsth to fix sth so that others copy it or try to achieve it 树立；创立；开创 ◆ This could set anew fashion. 这或许会开创一种新时尚。 ◆ They set high standardsof customer service. 他们制订了严格的客户服务标准。 ◆ I am unwilling to set a precedent. 我不想开先例。 ◆ She set anew world recordfor the high jump. 她创造了新的跳高世界纪录。 ◆ I rely on you to set a good example. 我指望你来树立一个好榜样。 work/task 工作；任务 9 ★ [transitive ] setsth (for sb) \| setsb (to do sth) to give sb a piece of work, a task, etc. 布置；分配；指派 setsth ◆ Who will be setting (= writing the questions for)the French exam? 谁出法语试题？ setsth for sth ◆ What books have been set (= are to be studied)for the English course? 英语课指定了要用哪些书？ setsth for sb/yourself ◆ She's set a difficult task for herself. 她给自己安排了一项艰巨任务。 setsb/yourself sth ◆ She's set herself a difficult task. 她给自己安排了一项艰巨任务。 setsb/yourself to do sth ◆ I've set myself to finish the job by the end of the month. 我要求自己在月底以前完成这项工作。 become firm 凝固 10 ★ [intransitive ] to become firm or hard 凝固；凝结 ◆ Leave the concrete to set for a few hours. 让混凝土凝固几小时。 + adj. ◆ The glue had set hard. 胶粘得很紧。 face 脸 11 [transitive , usually passive ] setsth to fix your face into a firm expression 使现出坚定的表情 ◆ Her jaw was set in a determined manner. 她下巴紧绷着，一副决不动摇的样子。 hair 头发 12 [transitive ] setsth to arrange sb's hair while it is wet so that it dries in a particular style 固定发型；做头发 ◆ She had her hair washed and set. 她去洗了头，做了发型。 bone 骨头 13 [transitive , intransitive ] set(sth) to put a broken bone into a fixed position and hold it there, so that it will heal; to heal in this way 把（断骨）复位；接（骨） ◆ The surgeon set her broken arm. 医生给她接上了手臂上的断骨。 for printing 为印刷 14 [transitive ] setsth ( technical 术语 ) to use a machine or computer to arrange writing and images on pages in order to prepare a book, newspaper, etc. for printing 排版 ☞see also typesetter words to music 为歌词谱曲 15 [transitive ] setsth (to sth) to write music to go with words 为…谱曲；给…配乐 ◆ Schubert set many poems to music. 舒伯特为许多诗歌谱了曲。 of sun/moon 太阳；月亮 16 ★ [intransitive ] to go down below the horizon 落（下） ◆ We sat and watched the sun setting. 我们坐着看太阳渐渐落下去。 ☞see also sunset n. (1 ) OPP rise IDIOM Idioms containing setare at the entries for the nouns and adjectives in the idioms, for example set the paceis at pace n. 含 set 的习语，都可在该等习语中的名词及形容词相关词条找到，如 set the pace 在词条 pace 的名词部份。 PHRASAL VERBS ˈset about sb ( BrE) ( old-fashioned, informal) to attack sb 攻击；抨击 ˈset about sth \| ˌset about ˈdoing sth [no passive ] to start doing sth 开始做；着手做 ◆ She set about the business of cleaning the house. 她动手打扫起房子来。 ◆ We need to set about finding a solution. 我们得着手寻找一个解决办法。 set sb aˈgainst sb to make sb oppose a friend, relative, etc. 使某人反对（朋友、亲人等） ◆ She accused her husband of setting the children against her. 她指责丈夫唆使孩子们跟她作对。 set sth (off) against sth 1 to judge sth by comparing good or positive qualities with bad or negative ones 权衡利弊（或优缺点） ◆ Set against the benefits of the new technology, there is also a strong possibility that jobs will be lost. 权衡利弊，新技术的确有种种好处，但也很可能使一些人失去工作。 2 ( finance 财 ) to record sth as a business cost as a way of reducing the amount of tax you must pay 把…按营业成本记账以降低（税额） ◆ to set capital costs off against tax 把资金成本按营业成本记账以减税 ˌset sb/sth aˈpart (from sb/sth) to make sb/sth different from or better than others 使与众不同；使突出；使优于… ◆ Her elegant style sets her apart from other journalists. 她的高雅风格使她与其他记者截然不同。 ˌset sth↔aˈpart (for sth) [usually passive ] to keep sth for a special use or purpose 留出，拨出（专用） ◆ Two rooms were set apart for use as libraries. 留出两个房间作为图书室。 ˌset sth↔aˈside 1 to move sth to one side until you need it 把…放到一旁（或搁到一边） 2 to save or keep money or time for a particular purpose 省出，留出（钱或时间） ◆ She tries to set aside some money every month. 她每个月都尽量存点钱。 3 to not consider sth, because other things are more important 暂时不考虑（或放一放） SYN disregard ◆ Let's set aside my personal feelings for now. 目前咱们就不要顾及我的个人感情了。 4 ( law 律 ) to state that a decision made by a court is not legally valid 撤销，驳回（法院的判决）；宣布无效 ◆ The verdict was set aside by the Appeal Court. 上诉法庭驳回了那个裁决。 ˌset sth/sb↔ˈback to delay the progress of sth/sb by a particular time 使推迟；耽误；使延误 ◆ The bad weather set back the building programme by several weeks. 天气恶劣，建筑计划延误了几个星期。 ☞related noun setback ˌset sb ˈback sth [no passive ] ( informal) to cost sb a particular amount of money 使花费；使破费 ◆ The repairs could set you back over £200. 这次修理大概得花你 200 多英镑。 ˌset sth ˈback (from sth) [usually passive ] to place sth, especially a building, at a distance from sth 使（建筑物等）与…拉开距离 ◆ The house is set well back from the road. 这座房子离公路挺远。 ˌset sb↔ˈdown ( BrE) (of a bus or train, or its driver 公共汽车、火车或司机 ) to stop and allow sb to get off 让某人下车 ◆ Passengers may be set down and picked up only at the official stops. 乘客只有在正式车站方可上下车。 ˌset sth↔ˈdown 1 to write sth down on paper in order to record it 写下；记下；登记 2 to give sth as a rule, principle, etc. 制订，规定（规则、原则等） ◆ The standards were set down by the governing body. 这些标准是由管理机构制订的。 ˌset ˈforth ( literary) to start a journey 出发；动身；启程 ˌset sth↔ˈforth ( formal) to present sth or make it known 陈述；阐明 SYN expound ◆ The President set forth his views in a television broadcast. 总统在电视讲话中阐述了自己的观点。 ˌset ˈin (of rain, bad weather, infection, etc. 雨、恶劣天气、感染等 ) to begin and seem likely to continue 到来；开始 ◆ The rain seemed to have set in for the day. 这雨好像要下一天了。 ˌset sth ˈin/ˈinto sth [usually passive ] to fasten sth into a flat surface so that it does not stick out from it 把…装进…（或镶入…中） ◆ a plaque set into the wall 装在墙上的饰板 ★ ˌset ˈoff to begin a journey 出发；动身；启程 ◆ We set off for London just after ten. 刚过十点，我们就动身上伦敦去了。 ˌset sth↔ˈoff 1 ★ to make a bomb, etc. explode 使（炸弹等）爆炸 ◆ A gang of boys were setting off fireworks in the street. 一帮男孩子正在街上放烟火。 2 ★ to make an alarm start ringing 使（警报）响起；拉响（警报） ◆ Opening this door will set off the alarm. 一开这道门，警铃就会响。 3 to start a process or series of events 引发；激起 ◆ Panic on the stock market set off a wave of selling. 股市恐慌引发了一轮抛售潮。 4 to make sth more noticeable or attractive by being placed near it 衬托；使显得更突出（或更漂亮） ◆ That blouse sets off the blue of her eyes. 那件上衣衬托出了她的蓝眼睛。 ˌset sb ˈoff (doing sth) to make sb start doing sth such as laughing, crying or talking 使某人笑（或哭、说等）起来 ˈset on/upon sb [usually passive ] to attack sb suddenly 突然攻击；袭击 ◆ I opened the gate, and was immediately set on by a large dog. 我一开门，一条大狗就迎面扑来。 ˈset sb/sth on sb to make a person or an animal attack sb suddenly 使突然攻击；使袭击 ◆ The farmer threatened to set his dogs on us. 农场主威胁要放出狗来咬我们。 ˌset ˈout 1 ★ to leave a place and begin a journey 出发；动身；启程 ◆ They set out on the last stage of their journey. 他们动身踏上最后一段行程。 2 to begin a job, task, etc. with a particular aim or goal （怀着目标）开始工作，展开任务 ◆ She set out to break the world record. 她一心努力要打破世界纪录。 ◆ They succeeded in what they set out to do. 他们实现了既定的目标。 ˌset sth↔ˈout 1 to arrange or display things 安排；摆放；陈列 ◆ Her work is always very well set out. 她总是把工作安排得很有条理。 2 to present ideas, facts, etc. in an organized way, in speech or writing （有条理地）陈述，阐明 ◆ He set out his objections to the plan. 他陈述了他对这个计划的反对意见。 ◆ She set out the reasons for her resignation in a long letter. 她写了一封长信说明自己辞职的原因。 ˌset ˈto ( old-fashioned, informal) to begin doing sth in a busy or determined way 起劲地干起来；毅然开始做 ˌset sb↔ˈup 1 to provide sb with the money that they need in order to do sth 资助，经济上扶植（某人） ◆ A bank loan helped to set him up in business. 他靠一笔银行贷款做起了生意。 2 ( informal) to make sb healthier, stronger, more lively, etc. 使更健康（或强壮、活泼等） ◆ The break from work really set me up for the new year. 放下工作稍事休息，的确使我更有精力在新的一年大干一场了。 3 ( informal) to trick sb, especially by making them appear guilty of sth 诬陷，冤枉（某人）；栽赃 ◆ He denied the charges, saying the police had set him up. 他否认那些指控，说警察冤枉他了。 ☞related noun set-up ˌset sth↔ˈup 1 ★ to build sth or put sth somewhere 建起；设立；设置 ◆ The police set up roadblocks on routes out of the city. 警察在城外的路上设置了路障。 2 ★ to make a piece of equipment or a machine ready for use 安装好，装配好，调试好（设备或机器） ◆ She set up her stereo in her bedroom. 她把立体声音响装了在卧室里。 3 ★ to arrange for sth to happen 安排；策划 ◆ I've set up a meeting for Friday. 我已安排好在星期五开会。 4 ★ to create sth or start it 创建；建立；开办 ◆ to set up a business 开办公司 ◆ A fund will be set up for the dead men's families. 将为死者家属设立一项基金。 5 to start a process or a series of events 引发；产生 ◆ The slump on Wall Street set up a chain reaction in stock markets around the world. 华尔街股价暴跌在全球股票市场上引起了连锁反应。 ☞related noun set-up ˌset (yourself) ˈup (as sb) to start running a business 立业；开始从事 ◆ She took out a bank loan and set up on her own. 她从银行贷了一笔款，自己干起来了。 ◆ After leaving college, he set himself up as a freelance photographer. 大学毕业后，他干起了特约摄影师。 noun ★ group 一组 1 ★ [countable ] set(of sth) a group of similar things that belong together in some way 一套，一副，一组（类似的东西） ◆ a set of six chairs 六把成套的椅子 ◆ a complete set of her novels 一整套她的小说 ◆ a set of false teeth 一副假牙 ◆ a new set of rules to learn 要学的一套新规则 ◆ You can borrow my keys—I have a spare set. 你可以借用我的钥匙，我还有一套。 ☞see also tea set 2 ★ [countable ] a group of objects used together, for example for playing a game 一套，一副，一组（配套使用的东西） ◆ a chess set 一副国际象棋 3 [countable + singular or plural verb ] ( sometimes disapproving) a group of people who have similar interests and spend a lot of time together socially 一伙（或一帮、一群）人；阶层；团伙 ◆ the smart set (= rich, fashionable people) 富裕时尚一族 ◆ Dublin's literary set 都柏林的文学圈子 ☞see also jet set TV/radio 电视机；收音机 4 [countable ] a piece of equipment for receiving television or radio signals 电视机；收音机 for play/movie 戏剧；电影 5 [countable ] the sceneryused for a play, film/movie, etc. 布景 ◆ We need volunteers to help build and paint the set. 我们需要一些自愿帮忙建造和粉刷布景的人。 6 [countable , uncountable ] a place where a play is performed or part of a film/movie is filmed 舞台；摄影场 ◆ The cast must all be on (the) set by 7 in the morning. 全体演员必须在早上 7 点钟到场。 in sport 体育运动 7 [countable ] one section of a match in games such as tennisor volleyball （网球、排球比赛等的）盘，局 ◆ She won in straight sets (= without losing a set). 她一盘未失，连连得胜。 mathematics 数学 8 [countable ] a group of things that have a shared quality 集；集合 ◆ set theory 集论 pop music 流行音乐 9 [countable ] a series of songs or pieces of music that a musician or group performs at a concert 一组歌曲（或乐曲） class 班 10 [countable ] ( BrE) a group of school students with a similar ability in a particular subject （在某学科上能力相当的）一批学生 ◆ She's in the top set for French. 她的法语成绩名列前茅。 of face/body 脸；身体 11 [singular ] setof sth the way in which sb's face or body is fixed in a particular expression, especially one showing determination （尤指坚定的）姿势，姿态，神情 ◆ She admired the firm set of his jaw. 她喜欢他那副紧绷着下巴的刚毅神态。 hair 头发 12 [singular ] an act of arranging hair in a particular style while it is wet 头发的定型；做头发 ◆ A shampoo and setcosts £15. 洗头并做发型共 15 英镑。 becoming firm 凝固 13 [singular ] the state of becoming firm or solid 凝固；凝结 animal's home 兽穴 14 [countable ] = sett plant 植物 15 [countable ] a young plant, shootetc. for planting （供移植的）秧苗，插枝，球茎 ◆ onion sets 洋葱苗 adjective in position 处于某位置 1 in a particular position 位于（或处于）…的 ◆ a house set in 40 acres of parkland 一所坐落在一片 40 英亩草地上的房子 ◆ He had close-set eyes. 他的两眼靠得很近。 planned 安排好 2 [usually before noun ] planned or fixed 安排好的；确定的；固定的 ◆ Each person was given set jobs to do. 分配给每个人的工作都是预先确定好的。 ◆ The school funds a set number of free places. 学校资助固定数目的免费生。 ◆ Mornings in our house always follow a set pattern. 在我们家，每天早上的生活总是遵循一种固定的模式。 ☞see also set book opinions/ideas 意见；观念 3 not likely to change 固定的；顽固的；固执的 ◆ set ideas/opinions/viewson how to teach 不变的教学思想╱主张╱观点 ◆ As people get older, they get set in their ways. 随着年龄的增长，人就积习成性。 meal 饭菜 4 [only before noun ] (of a meal in a restaurant 餐馆的饭菜 ) having a fixed price and a limited choice of dishes 套餐的 ◆ a set dinner/lunch/meal 一份晚餐╱午餐套餐；一份套餐 ◆ Shall we have the set menu? 我们吃套餐好吗？ likely/ready 大概会；准备好 5 likely to do sth; ready for sth or to do sth 有可能的；做好准备的 setfor sth ◆ The team looks set for victory. 看来这个队能赢。 setto do sth ◆ Interest rates look set to rise again. 看样子利率又要提高了。 ◆ Be set to leave by 10 o'clock. 做好准备，最晚 10 点钟走。 ☞language bank at expect face 脸色 6 [usually before noun ] (of a person's expression 神情 ) fixed; not natural 呆板的；不自然的 ◆ a set smile 僵硬的笑容 ◆ His face took on a set expression. 他脸上现出凝滞的神态。 IDIOMS be (dead) set against sth/against doing sth to be strongly opposed to sth 强烈反对（做）某事 ◆ Why are you so dead set against the idea? 你为什么那样死命地反对这个主意呢？ be ˈset on sth/on doing sth to want to do or have sth very much; to be determined to do sth 一心想做；决心做；十分想得到 ☞more at mark n. set / set ; NAmE set /
LDC	set1 verb set2 noun set3 adjective setset1 /set/ ●●● S1 W1 verb (past tense and past participle set, present participle setting) Entry menu Word Origin Verb Table Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1put [transitive always + adverb/preposition] written to carefully put something down somewhereset something (down) on something She set the tray down on a table next to his bed. Mark filled the pan and set it on the stove.set something down/aside The workmen set the box down carefully on the floor. Remove the mushrooms and set them aside.2put into surface [transitive always + adverb/preposition] to put something into a surfacebe set into something Gates should be hung on sturdy posts set well into the ground.be set into the wall/floor/ceiling etc (=be built into the surface of something so that it does not stick out) an alarm button set into the wall beside the doorGRAMMAR Set is usually passive in this meaning.3story [transitive always + adverb/preposition] if a film, play, story etc is set in a particular place or period, the action takes place there or thenbe set in something The novel is set in France.be set against something All this romance is set against a backdrop of rural Irish life.GRAMMAR Set is usually passive in this meaning.4consider [transitive always + adverb/preposition] to consider something in relation to other thingsset something against/beside something These casualty totals have to be set against the continuing growth in traffic. This debate should be set in an international context.5establish something [transitive] to establish a way of doing something that is then copied or regarded as goodset the pattern/tone/trend etc (for something) Art and literature flourished and this set the pattern for the whole of Europe. The prime minister’s fierce speech set the tone for the rest of the conference. It is important that parents set an example (=behave well). The outcome of the case will set a legal precedent. His photographs set the standard for landscapes. Freud’s views on sexuality set the agenda for much of the century (=people paid attention to the subjects he dealt with).6start something happening [transitive] to make something start happening or to make someone start doing somethingset something in motion/progress/train A study by military experts was immediately set in motion. The chief executive will set in train the process of finding a successor.set something on fire/alight/ablaze (also set fire to something) (=make something start burning) Protesters set fire to two buses.set somebody/something doing something Her last remark has set me thinking. The wind set the trees rustling.7decide something [transitive] to decide and state when something will happen, how much something should cost, what should be done etcset a date/time (for something) The government has still not set a date for the election. International companies set the price of oil.set standards/limits/guidelines etc high standards of hygiene set by the Department of Health8start working [intransitive, transitive] to start doing something in a determined way, or to tell someone to start doing somethingset to work to do something They set to work to paint the outside of the building.set (somebody) to work on something He’s about to set to work on a second book.set (somebody) to work doing something The boys were set to work collecting firewood.set somebody to do something Rocard set himself to reform public sector industry.9machine/clock etc [transitive] to move a switch on a machine, clock etc so that it will start or stop working at the time you want, or in the way you want: Did you set the alarm? I set the oven to come on at 12.set something to/at/on something Usually, the heating is set on ‘low’.10liquid/glue/cement etc [intransitive] to become hard and solid: How long does it take for the glue to set?11sun [intransitive] when the sun sets, it moves down in the sky and disappears OPP rise12set (somebody) a goal (also set (somebody) a task/challenge British English) to say what you or someone else will or must try to achieve: It’s best to set realistic goals that you can achieve. He set himself the task of learning Japanese.13set your heart/mind/sights on (doing) something to want very much to have or achieve something, or to be determined to do something: Ellen has completely set her heart on that house. He set his sights on crossing the Pacific by balloon.14set a record to achieve the best result in a sport, competition etc that has ever been achieved, by running fastest, jumping highest etc: The Kenyan runner set a new Olympic Record in the 3,000 metres.15set the table to arrange plates, knives, cups etc on a table so that it is ready for a meal SYN lay the table British English16set a trap a)to make a trap ready to catch an animal b)to invent a plan to try and catch someone who is doing something wrong: They decided to set a trap for him by leaving him in charge.17set somebody free/loose to allow a person or an animal to be free: All the other hostages were finally set free.18set somebody straight/right to tell someone the right way to do something or the true facts about somethingset on I set him right on a few points of procedure. → set something right at right1(4) , → set the record straight at record1(11) 19face [intransitive] written if your face or mouth sets into a particular expression, you start to have an angry, sad, unfriendly etc expressionset into His mouth set into a rather grim line.20set your jaw to move your lower jaw forward in a way that shows your determination21bone a)[transitive] if a doctor sets a broken bone, he or she moves it into position so that the bone can grow together again b)[intransitive] if a broken bone sets, it joins together again22class work [transitive] British English to give a student in your class a piece of work to doset somebody something Mr Biggs has set us a 2,000-word essay.23examination [transitive] British English to write the questions for an examination: The head teacher sets the questions for the English exam.24printing [transitive] to arrange the words and letters of a book, newspaper etc so it is ready to be printed: In those days, books had to be set by hand.25hair [transitive] to arrange someone’s hair while it is wet so that it has a particular style when it dries → set somebody at (their) ease at ease1(2) , → set your face against something at face1(21) , → set something to music at music(1) , → set the pace at pace1(7) , → set pen to paper at pen1(3) , → set sail at sail2(2) , → set the scene at scene(9) , → set the stage for something at stage1(7) , → set great store by/on something at store1(6) , → set the world on fire/alight at world1(22) , → set the world to rights at world1(23) COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 5nounsset an example (=behave well in a way that other people can copy)· Parents should try to set a good example to their teenagers.set a precedent (=do something that later actions or decisions may be based on)· This legislation would set a most dangerous precedent.set the pattern/trend (=do something in a way that is later repeated)· That first day seemed to set the pattern for the following weeks.set the tone (=establish a general mood or feeling)· The gloomy first chapter sets the tone for the rest of the novel.set the standard (=be very good, and so show how good other people or things should be)· They wanted to set the standard for software.set the agenda (=establish what subjects should be discussed)· We are not attempting to set the agenda for other women’s groups.set the pace (=move or change quickly, so that others try to do the same)· With regard to industrialization, Britain set the pace in the first half of the nineteenth century.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 7nounsset a date/time· No date has been set for the election.set a price· We set the price at £30.set standards/guidelines (=decide on standards, rules etc)· The government has set new food quality standards for all school canteens.set limits· Set strict limits on your spending.set about phrasal verb1to start doing or dealing with something, especially something that needs a lot of time and effort: A team of volunteers set about the task with determination.set about doing something How do senior managers set about making these decisions?2 literary to attack someone by hitting and kicking them: They set about him with their fists.set against phrasal verb1to make someone start to fight or quarrel with another person, especially a person who they had friendly relations with before: The bitter civil war set brother against brother.2set yourself against (doing) something to decide that you are opposed to doing or having something: She’s set herself against going to university.3set something against tax to officially record the money you have spent on something connected with your job, in order to reduce the amount of tax you have to payset apart phrasal verb1if a quality sets someone or something apart, it makes them different from or better than other people or thingsset apart from Man’s ability to reason sets him apart from other animals.2to keep something, especially a particular time, for a special purposebe set apart for something Traditionally, these days were set apart for prayer and fasting.GRAMMAR Set apart is usually passive in this meaning.set aside phrasal verb1to keep something, especially money, time, or a particular area, for a special purposeset aside for Try to set aside some time each day for exercise. a room that had been set aside for visitors2to decide not to consider a particular feeling or thing because something else is more important: Both sides agreed to set aside the question of independence.3to officially state that a previous legal decision or agreement no longer has any effect: The judge set aside the verdict of the lower court.4if a farmer sets aside land, he or she agrees not to grow any crops on it, and accepts a payment from the government for thisset back phrasal verb1set somebody/something ↔ back to delay the progress or development of something, or delay someone from finishing something: Environmental experts said the move would set back further research. Illness had set me back a couple of weeks.2informal to cost someone a lot of moneyset somebody back $50/£100 etc This jacket set me back over £1,000.set down phrasal verb1to write about something so that you have a record of it: I wanted to set my feelings down on paper.2to state how something should be done in an official document or set of rules: Clear guidelines have been set down for teachers.3British English to stop a car, bus etc and allow someone to get out: The driver set her down at the station.set forth phrasal verb1set something ↔ forth formal to explain ideas, facts, or opinions in a clearly organized way in writing or in a speech SYN set out: He set forth an idealistic view of society.2literary to begin a journey: They were about to set forth on a voyage into the unknown.set in phrasal verb if something sets in, especially something unpleasant, it begins and seems likely to continue for a long time: Winter seems to be setting in early this year. Further economic decline set in during the 1930s.set off phrasal verb1to start to go somewhere: I’ll set off early to avoid the traffic.set off for Jerry and I set off on foot for the beach.2set something ↔ off to make something start happening, especially when you do not intend to do so: News that the claims might be true set off widespread panic. Hong Kong’s stock market fell, setting off a global financial crisis.RegisterIn written English, people often say that something triggers a particular reaction or event, rather than sets it off, because it sounds more formal:· This could trigger a global financial crisis.3set something ↔ off to make an alarm start ringing: Smoke from a cigarette will not normally set off a smoke alarm.4set something ↔ off to make a bomb explode, or cause an explosion: Any movement could have set off the bomb.5set something ↔ off if a piece of clothing, colour, decoration etc sets something off, it makes it look attractive: The blue sundress set off her long blonde hair.6set somebody off to make someone start laughing, crying, or talking about something: Don’t mention what happened – you’ll only set her off again.7set something off against tax to officially record the money you have spent on something connected with your job, in order to reduce the amount of tax you have to pay: Some expenses can be set off against tax.set on phrasal verb British English1set somebody/something on somebody to make people or animals attack someone: The farmer threatened to set his dogs on us.2if you are set on by people or animals, you are suddenly attacked by them: A thirty-five-year-old man was set on by four youths last night.GRAMMAR Set on is usually passive in this meaning.3set somebody on/onto somebody to give someone information about a person who you think has done something wrong, because you want that person to be found and caught: If I refuse, he’ll set the police onto me.set out phrasal verb1to start a journey, especially a long journeyset out for Kate set out for the house on the other side of the bay.set out on a journey/drive/voyage etc The band are setting out on a European tour in March.2to start doing something or making plans to do something in order to achieve a particular resultset out to do something salesmen who deliberately set out to defraud customersset out with the idea/purpose/intention etc of doing something They set out with the aim of becoming the number one team in the league.3set something ↔ out to explain ideas, facts, or opinions in a clearly organized way, in writing or in a speech: He set out the reasons for his decision in his report.4 set something ↔ out to put a group of things down and arrange them: The market traders began setting out their displays.5set out on something to start doing something, especially something new, difficult, or important: My nephew is just setting out on a career in journalism.set to phrasal verb British English to start doing something eagerly and with determination: If we all set to, we’ll finish the job in half an hour.set up phrasal verb1company/organization etc to start a company, organization, committee etc SYN establishset something ↔ up They want to set up their own import–export business. new regulations for setting up political partiesset (yourself) up (as something) (=start your own business) John decided to set up as a graphic designer.set up shop/set up in business (=begin operating a business) Now Betterware plans to set up shop elsewhere in Europe.2arrange/organize set something ↔ up to make the arrangements that are necessary for something to happen: I’ll set up an appointment for you. There was a lot of work involved in setting up the festival.3equipment to prepare the equipment that will be needed for an activity so that it is ready to be used: The next band was already setting up on the other stage.set something ↔ up Can someone set the overhead projector up?4build/put up set something ↔ up to place or build something somewhere, especially something that is not permanent: They’ve set up roadblocks around the city.5trick somebody set somebody ↔ up informal to trick someone in order to achieve what you want, especially to make it appear that they have done something wrong or illegal: Cox claimed that the police had tried to set him up.6provide money set somebody ↔ up British English informal to provide someone with money that they need, especially in order to start a business: After he qualified as a doctor, his mother set him up in a practice of his own. Selling her share of the company has set her up for life.7healthy/full of energy set somebody up British English to make you feel healthy and full of energy: A good breakfast will set you up for the day.8set yourself up as something to deliberately make people believe that you have the authority and skill to do something, especially when this is not true: politicians who set themselves up as moral authorities9put somebody in position set somebody up to put someone in a position in which they are able to do something, or in which something is likely to happen to themset up for If he won the fight, it would set him up for a title shot. Anyone with public duties sets themselves up for attack.10relationship set somebody ↔ up informal to arrange for two people to meet, because you think they might start a romantic relationship: ‘How did you meet Nick?’ ‘A friend set us up.’11set up home/house (also set up housekeeping American English) to get your own home, furniture etc, especially when you leave your parents’ home to live with a wife, husband, or partner: Many parents try to help their children set up home.12 set up a commotion/din/racket etc to start making a loud unpleasant noise: The party guests were setting up a steady din. → set up camp at camp1(1) set1 verb set2 noun set3 adjective setset2 ●●● S1 W1 noun Entry menu Word Origin Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1group of things [countable] a group of similar things that belong together or are related in some wayset of a set of tools We face a new set of problems. The older generation have a different set of values. a chess set2television/radio [countable] a television, or a piece of equipment for receiving radio signals: a colour television set3film [countable] a place where a film or television programme is filmedon set/on the set Cruise met Kidman on the set of ‘Days of Thunder’.4stage [countable] the scenery, furniture etc used on a stage in a play or in the place where a film or television show is being made5sport [countable] one part of a game such as tennis or volleyball: Nadal won the second set 6–4.6people [singular] a group of people who are similar in some way and spend time together socially: a favourite meeting place of the smart set (=rich and fashionable people) Val got in with a wild set at college. → jet set 7 the set of somebody’s face/jaw/shoulders etc the expression on your face or the way you hold your body, which tells people how you are feeling: From the set of her shoulders, it was clear that Sue was exhausted. the hard set of his face8music [countable] a performance by a singer, band, or disc jockey: Sasha performed a three-hour set.9maths [countable] technical a group of numbers, shapes etc in mathematics: The set (x, y) has two members.10students [countable] British English a group of children who are taught a particular school subject together because they have the same level of ability in that subject SYN streamtop/bottom etc set Adam’s in the top set for maths.11onion [countable] a small onion that you plant in order to grow bigger ones: onion sets set1 verb set2 noun set3 adjective setset3 ●○○ adjective Entry menu Word Origin Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1placed [not before noun] being in the position that is mentionedset in/on/back etc a medieval village set high on a hill a big house set back from the road2background used to say that something is in front of a particular background, especially in a way that is attractiveset against a small town of white buildings, set against a background of hills pink petals set against dark green foliage3fixed [only before noun] a set amount, time etc is fixed and is never changed: We were paid a set amount each week. The evening meal is served at a set time. Small children like a set routine.4ready [not before noun] informal someone who is set for something is ready for itset for Are you all set for the trip?set to do something I was just set to go when the phone rang. Get set (=get ready) for a night of excitement. On your marks, get set, go (=said to start a race).5set on/upon/against (doing) something determined about something: Nina’s set on going to the party. The government’s dead set (=completely determined) against the plan.6opinions/habits etc not likely to change: People had very set ideas about how to bring up children. Mark was 65 and rather set in his ways (=habits).7have your heart/sights set on something to want to do something very much, or to be aiming to do something: She’s got her heart set on going to France this summer. Don has his sights set on a career in law.8set to do something likely to do something: The weather is set to change. This issue is set to cause some embarrassment.9deep-set/wide-set/close-set eyes eyes whose position is deep in the face, far apart on the face, or close together on the face10be set with gems/jewels etc to be decorated with jewels: a gold bracelet set with rubies11meal [only before noun] British English a set meal in a restaurant has a fixed price and a more limited choice than usualset lunch/dinner/menu The hotel does a very good set menu.12set book/text etc British English a book that must be studied for an examination13fixed expression literary if your face is set, it has a fixed expression on it, especially one that is angry, worried etc: He stared at her, his face set. Kate’s face was set in a grim expression.set smile/teeth/jaw ‘Damn you,’ he said through set teeth.
WDF	set [set]set, setting, sets CET4CET6TEM4考研IELTS j19834 442 76 67 124 103 72 v294 135924 20154 28025 34618 31570 21557 n865 49184 5820 6786 13144 7849 15585 VERB203 6538576 NOUN566 2731809 ADJ13726 29139 Spoken: 325238412 sets[14301] setting[20937] 一套(34%)，集合(13%)，设定(10%)，固定的(9%)，确定(9%)，规定(7%)，一副(4%)，不变的(4%)，调整(4%)，规定的(3%)，组合(3%) n.[数] 集合；一套；布景；[机] 装置 adj.固定的；规定的；固执的 vi.(日,月)落沉；凝固；结果 vt.树立；点燃；点缀； n.(Set)人名；(瑞典)塞特；(俄)谢特

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