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单词 set pieces
释义

set piece

noun

plural set pieces
1
a
: a composition (as in literature, art, or music) executed in a fixed or ideal form often with studied artistry and brilliant effect
b
: a scene, depiction, speech, or event that is obviously designed to have an imposing effect
2
: a realistic piece of stage scenery standing by itself
3
: a precisely planned and conducted military operation
an offensive set piece that caught the enemy off guard
4
sports : a carefully planned sequence of movements performed by the members of a team (as in soccer)
A set piece can be used on either a direct or indirect type of [free] kick, providing one of the few times during the game that a team can execute something that it may have spent hours practicing. Doug Roberson
set-piece
ˈset-ˌpēs How to pronounce set piece (audio)
adjective

Example Sentences

a movie with some lovely set pieces She scored with a set piece.
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Word History

First Known Use

1834, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

set pieces

noun

plural of set piece
as in mise-en-scènes

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • mise-en-scènes
  • sets
  • scenes
  • decors
  • sceneries
  • properties
  • backdrops
  • drops
  • décors
  • props
  • backgrounds
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