英语释义

1. to cause to sit place in or on a seat

2. to put (a fowl) on eggs to hatch them

3. to put (eggs) for hatching under a fowl or into an incubator

4. to place (oneself) in position to start running in a race

5. to place with care or deliberate purpose and with relative stability
set a ladder against the wall set a stone on the grave

6. transplant sense 1
set seedlings

7. to make (a trap) ready to catch prey

8. to fix (a hook) firmly into the jaw of a fish

9. to put aside (something, such as dough containing yeast) for fermenting

10. to direct with fixed attention
set your mind to it

11. to cause to assume a specified condition, relation, or occupation
slaves were set free set the house on fire

12. to cause the start of
set a fire

13. to appoint or assign to an office or duty

14. post, station

15. to cause to assume a specified posture or position
set the door ajar

16. to fix as a distinguishing imprint, sign, or appearance
the years have set their mark on him

17. affix

18. apply
set a match to kindling

19. to fix or decide on as a time, limit, or regulation prescribe
set a wedding day set the rules for the game

20. to establish as the highest level or best performance
set a record for the half mile

21. to furnish as a pattern or model
set an example of generosity

22. to allot as a task
setting lessons for the children to work upon at home
— Manchester Examiner

23. to adjust (a device and especially a measuring device) to a desired position
set the alarm for 7:00 set a thermostat at 68 also to adjust (something, such as a clock) in conformity with a standard

24. to restore to normal position or connection when dislocated or fractured
set a broken bone

25. to spread to the wind
set the sails

26. to put in order for use
set a place for a guest

27. to make scenically ready for a performance
set the stage

28. to arrange (type) for printing
set type by hand

29. to put into type or its equivalent (as on film)
set the first word in italic

30. to put a fine edge on by grinding or honing
set a razor

31. to bend slightly the tooth points of (a saw) alternately in opposite directions

32. to sink (the head of a nail) below the surface

33. to fix in a desired position (as by heating or stretching)

34. to arrange (hair) in a desired style by using implements (such as curlers, rollers, or clips) and gels or lotions

35. to adorn with something affixed or infixed stud, dot
clear sky set with stars

36. to fix (something, such as a precious stone) in a border of metal place in a setting

37. to place in a specified literary or dramatic setting
a story set in Paris

38. to hold something in regard or esteem at the rate of
sets a great deal by daily exercise

39. to place in a relative rank or category
set duty before pleasure

40. to fix at a certain amount
set bail at $500

41. value, rate
their promises were set at naught

42. to place as an estimate of worth
set a high value on life

43. to place in relation for comparison or balance
theory set against practice

44. to direct to action

45. to incite to attack or antagonism
war sets brother against brother

46. to place by transporting
was set ashore on the island

47. to put in motion

48. to put and fix in a direction
set our faces toward home once more

49. to point out the position of (game) by holding a fixed attitude

50. to defeat (an opponent or a contract) in bridge

51. to fix firmly make immobile give rigid form or condition to
set her jaw in determination

52. to make unyielding or obstinate

53. to cause to become firm or solid
set milk for cheese

54. to cause (fruit or seed) to develop

55. sit

56. to be becoming be suitable fit
the coat sets well

57. to cover and warm eggs to hatch them

58. to affect one with or as if with weight
the pudding sets heavily on my stomach

59. to place oneself in position in preparation for an action (such as running)

60. to undergo development usually as a result of pollination

61. to pass below the horizon go down
the sun sets

62. to come to an end
this century sets with little mirth
— Thomas Fuller

63. to apply oneself to some activity
set to work

64. to have a specified direction in motion flow, tend
the wind was setting from Pine Hill to the farm
— Esther Forbes

65. to indicate the position of game by crouching or pointing

66. to dance face to face with another in a square dance
set to your partner and turn

67. to become solid or thickened by chemical or physical alteration
the cement sets rapidly

68. to become permanent

69. to become whole by growing together

70. to begin to do

71. to reserve to a particular use

72. to make noticeable or outstanding

73. to put to one side discard

74. to reserve for a purpose save

75. dismiss

76. annul, overrule

77. to mount an attack on assail
would go although … devils should set at me
— Charlotte Yonge

78. to catch sight of

79. enter

80. to step onto

81. to give an account or statement of

82. to start out on a journey

83. further

84. to give impulse to
sets the story in motion vividly
— Howard Thompson

85. to become engaged in

86. resolve sense transitive 5
she set her heart on going to medical school

87. to organize one's affairs

88. to determine to pursue

89. irritate, annoy

90. to correct someone by providing accurate information

91. to start out on a course especially to begin a voyage
set sail for Bermuda

92. to consider valuable, trustworthy, or worthwhile

93. to provide the basis or background
this trend will set the stage for higher earnings

94. to provide music or instrumental accompaniment for (a text)

95. to attack usually with violence
the dogs set upon the trespassers

96. the act or action of setting

97. the condition of being set

98. a number of things of the same kind that belong or are used together
an electric train set

99. mental inclination, tendency, or habit bent
a set toward mathematics

100. a state of psychological preparedness to perceive or respond to an anticipated stimulus or situation

101. direction of flow
the set of the wind

102. form or carriage of the body or of its parts
her face took on a cynical set
— Raymond Kennedy

103. the manner of fitting or of being placed or suspended
in order to give the skirt a pretty set
— Mary J. Howell

104. amount of deflection from a straight line
set of a saw's teeth

105. permanent change of form (as of metal) due to repeated or excessive stress

106. the act or result of arranging hair by curling or waving

107. a young plant or rooted cutting ready for transplanting

108. a small bulb, corm, or tuber or a piece of tuber used for propagation
onion sets

109. the blossoms of a plant that have set fruit as a result of fertilization

110. the burrow of a badger

111. the width of the body of a piece of type

112. an artificial setting for a scene of a theatrical or film production

113. a rectangular paving stone of sandstone or granite

114. a division of a tennis match won by the side that wins at least six games beating the opponent by two games or by winning a tiebreaker

115. a collection of books or periodicals forming a unit

116. a clutch of eggs

117. the basic formation in a country-dance or square dance

118. a session of music (such as jazz or dance music) usually followed by an intermission also the music played at one session

119. a group of persons associated by common interests

120. a collection of elements and especially mathematical ones (such as numbers or points) — called also class

121. an apparatus of electronic components assembled so as to function as a unit
a television set

122. a usually offensive formation in football or basketball

123. a group of a specific number of repetitions of a particular exercise

124. intent, determined
set upon going

125. intentional, premeditated
did it of set purpose

126. fixed by authority, appointment, or agreement
The wedding is set [=scheduled] for early June Students can drop in during set [=designated] office hours

127. reluctant to change
set in their ways

128. immovable, rigid
set frown

129. built-in
a set tub

130. settled, persistent
set defiance

131. ready for action, use, etc. prepared
We were set for an early morning start The table is set. Should I bring out the food? —often used in the phrase all set
Are we all set [=completely ready] to leave?We replaced the belt, so your car should be all set. [=fully functional and ready for use]She's all set to blast him, all set to wipe that anxious smile off his face, to tell him some hard home truths. And then she stops. She can't do it.
— Norma Fox Mazer

132. needing or wanting nothing further
"Would you like more coffee?" "No thanks, I'm set." The leak is fixed, so you should be set now. After winning the lottery, they were set for life —often used in the phrase all set
"Would you like more coffee?" "No thanks, I'm all set."Can I help you find something, or are you all set?Is the bill all set, or do you need some change?

133. to put or fix in a place or condition
I set the box on a table.

134. to cause to be, become, or do
Police set the prisoner free.

135. start entry 1 sense 4
He set a fire.

136. to fix or decide on
They set the wedding date. Have you set a price?

137. to furnish as a model
You should set an example for the others. She ran to the front and set the pace.

138. to adjust or put in order for use
Please set the table. Did you set the alarm?

139. to fix firmly
He sets his feet and takes aim.

140. to pass below the horizon go down
The sun is setting.

141. to begin some activity
They set to work on the cleaning project.

142. to cause to sit
I set the baby in her chair.

143. to arrange in a desired and especially a normal position
Doctors set the broken bone.

144. to become or cause to become firm or solid
Wait for the cement to set.

145. to cover and warm eggs to hatch them
The hen set for days.

146. to locate the plot of (a story)

147. to provide (as words or verses) with music

148. to reserve for some purpose

149. to catch sight of see
Though he lived nearby, I had never set eyes on him.

150. to make its appearance begin
They needed to leave arctic waters before winter set in.

151. to start a journey
We set off for home.

152. explode sense 1
We set off fireworks.

153. to make noticeable
The phrase is set off by commas.

154. to cause to start
The story set them off laughing.

155. to begin on a course or journey
We arrived a month after we set out.

156. to begin with a purpose
He set out to win.

157. to place or secure in position
Help me set up the tables.

158. to put in operation
The community set up an animal shelter.

159. a number of persons or things of the same kind that belong together, are used together, or occur together
a set of footsteps He was given two sets of clothes and a towel.
— Louis Sachar, Holes

160. the act or action of going below the horizon
the set of the sun

161. an electronic apparatus
a television set

162. a collection of mathematical elements

163. a group of tennis games that make up a match

164. the form or movement of the body or of its parts
the set of the shoulders

165. an artificial setting for a scene of a play or motion picture

166. fixed by authority
a set rule

167. not very willing to change
The people he works with are set in their ways.

168. ready entry 1 sense 1
Are you all set?

169. to become solid or thickened by chemical or physical alteration

170. to become whole by knitting

171. a state of psychological preparedness usually of limited duration for action in response to an anticipated stimulus or situation
the influence of mental set on problem solving

片语

catch sight of看到；瞥见

Never set eyes on不曾寓目

Set My Eyes On You基恩敬拜音乐事工

espy set eyes on望见

see (that)看到

set t eyes on看

英汉例句

• you will not know my name, you will not know my residence, you will not know where she is; and my intention is that she shall never set eyes on you again so long as she lives.

  您不会知道我的姓名，您不会知道我的住址，您也不会知道她将来住在什么地方，我的主意是她今生今世不再和您见面。

• the couple first set eyes on each other backstage at the cheerios childline concert in 2005 when westlife and v, which kevin used to be a member of, both performed at the event.

  这对恋人是在2005年的一场演唱会的后台相识的，当时西城男孩和凯文所在的组合v同为表演嘉宾。

• none of us had ever set eyes on a generator before.

  我们过去谁也没看见过发电机。

• when marine ecologist enric sala first set eyes on kingman reef, a remote spot in the pacific, his heart started to beat like a drum.

  当海洋生态学家恩里克·萨拉第一次看见太平洋遥远的金曼礁时他的心就像打鼓一样开始怦怦直跳。

• i could hardly wait to set eyes on the countryside again: the abundant lakes, the geometric paddy fields, the willow pattern hills, the dr seuss trees.

  我迫不及待地想再看看这的乡村风光：密集的湖泊，规整的稻田，插满杨柳的山丘以及的树木。

• i’ve been puzzling ever since i set eyes on you where i saw you before.

  自从我以前在那个地方看见你之后，我一直在纳闷儿。

• but let「s say you meet someone and from the very first moment you set eyes on them, they seem to have a strange power over you.

  但是假设你遇到一个人，从你看到她的那一刻起，她似乎就对你有一种魔力。

• it seemed incredible that thirty hours ago he had never set eyes on any of those three flaxen heads.

  三十个小时之前，他从来没有瞧一瞧这三个蛋黄色脑袋中的任何一个。

• the first time we set eyes on 「big red, 」 father, mother and i were trudging through the freshly fallen snow on our way to hubble」s hardware store on main street in huntsville, ontario.

  我们第一次看到那件大红礼服时，父亲、母亲和我正在刚刚落下的雪中步行，準备去安大略市汉斯维尔镇缅因街上的哈勃五金店。

• i know when i set eyes on him that he is the one i「m looking for.

  我第一眼看到他，就知道他就是我在找的人。

• all the while that paiko was in the cell, he had been thinking of sweet and why she had not bothered to come and see him, and what he was going to tell her when he set eyes on her.

  在paiko蹲监狱的那段日子里，他一直在想甜甜，想她为什么没抽空来看他，想他看到她之后会对她做点什么。

• honey, cross my heart, i」ve never looked at another woman since the first day i set eyes on you!

  这个人对他的女朋友说：「亲爱的，我向你发誓，自从我见到你以来，我从来也没有对别的女人看过一眼，这可是千真万确的呀！」

• the six men and one woman were the last humans to set eyes on hubble up close.

  该六名男子及一名女子在过去人类着眼于哈勃密切。

• the maxim 「there are plenty more fish in the sea」 would be even less of a comfort to a man who knows that he might not set eyes on another single woman for months.

  「天涯何处无芳草」，对那些知道自己几个月都见不到其他女人的男人来说，可能只是一个安慰。

• i knew he was clever, the moment i set eyes on his.

  我一看到他就知道他很聪明。

• eg. i knew he wasn「t trustworthy the minute i set eyes on him!

  我第一眼就看出他不是一个值得信赖的人！

• if i could set eyes on your beautiful smile, that is maximal blessedness for me.

  能看到你美丽的笑容，就是我最大的幸福。

• it is worth to set eyes on the problem of prv latency infection and infect with other virus.

  prv的潜伏感染及与其他病毒的混合感染问题值得注意。

• if you can capture the child」s interest as soon as they first set eyes on the book, then half the battle is won.

  当他们第一次定睛在一本书上的时候，如果你能捕捉到他们的兴趣，那么就成功一半了。

• and on the sledge sat a person whom everyone knew the moment they set eyes on him.

  雪橇上坐着一个人，大家一见这人就认识了。

• it「s many years since i set eyes on him.

  我最后一次看到他是很多年前了。

• i haven」t set eyes on him for ages. how is he now?

  我很久没看到他了。他现在怎样了?。

• but that changes the instant you set eyes on some of the items set to go under the hammer next month as part of a sale of the contents from the bel air home that michael was renting.

  而这一事实，则使得部分将要出现在下个月举行的拍卖会上的物品显得与众不同，因为届时迈克尔曾在百莱荷租赁的房屋中的部分遗物将会进行拍卖。

• honey, cross my heart, i’ve never looked at another woman since the first day i set eyes on you! believe me, that’s the truth!

  亲爱的，我向你发誓，自从我见到你以来，我从来也没有对别的女人看过一眼，这可是千真万确的呀！

相似词

brood一窝鸟，一窝动物；一大家孩子；幼蜂；一类（事物），一伙（人）

hatch(Hatch)人名；(西)阿奇；(英)哈奇

incubate孵化；酝酿

sit坐；位于

相反词

flat-footed扁平足的；脚不离地的；无準备的；（非正式）走不快的，笨拙的；（非正式）沉闷的，无创意的

half-baked（菜肴）半熟的；（计划、想法等）不完善的；（观点、理论）不成熟的；愚蠢的，肤浅的

half-cocked已扣到半击发位置的

underprepared準备不充分的；準备不足的

unprepared无準备的；即席的；尚未準备好的

unready不敏捷的；没準备的