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

英汉例句

• On your second question, China has taken note of relevant report and set store by other countries' wish to make greater contribution to safeguarding international peace and security.

  关于第二个问题，中方注意到有关报道。中方重视各方愿为维护国际和平与安全作出更大贡献的愿望。

• We hope they will set store by the militant unity of the Arab countries.

  我们希望他们以阿拉伯国家的战斗团结为重。

• They both set store by the tradition but do not follow it blindly;

  他们重视传统，又不盲从传统；

• It is our sincere hope that the two nations can set store by their overall interests and avoid taking any actions that can lead to further complication or deterioration of the problems.

  我们衷心希望两族人民能以大局为重，避免采取任何可能导致问题进一步复杂化，扩大化的行动。

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