英语词汇“set something off”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

set something off

1Detonate a bomb: police do not know how the bomb was set off...

The bombs are set off by remote-controlled detonators made from simple devices like this car alarm.
He instructed me to hold the other bottle, but not to pull it tight, or the lighter would trigger, and might set the bomb off in my hands.
Around him, bombs were set off, but he only noticed it because he saw them hitting the dark barrier and creating ripples through the shield.

Synonyms

detonate, explode, blow up, touch off, trigger;

ignite, light

1.1Cause an alarm to go off: a smoke detector set off an alarm soon after midnight

1.2Cause a series of things to occur: the fear is that this could set off a chain reaction in other financial markets...

All wars are set off by actions taken by a Reactionary Power who is dissatisfied with the existing status quo, a state of affairs which suits the status quo power.

Synonyms

give rise to, cause, lead to, set in motion, occasion, bring about, bring on, begin, start, initiate, precipitate, prompt, trigger (off), spark (off), touch off, provoke, incite, stimulate

formal commence

2Serve as decorative embellishment to: a pink carnation set off nicely by a red bow tie and cream shirt...

Although a feather in the hat would set it off nicely.
Pinky mauve or white, the dainty nodding flowers are set off by the beautifully marbled dark green leaves.
The rugged foliage is a complete contrast to the delicate, frothy pink flowers and sets them off to perfection.

Synonyms

enhance, bring out, emphasize, show off, throw into relief, point up;

complement;

heighten, intensify, increase

See parent entry: set

单词	set something off
释义	set something off 1Detonate a bomb: police do not know how the bomb was set off... The bombs are set off by remote-controlled detonators made from simple devices like this car alarm. He instructed me to hold the other bottle, but not to pull it tight, or the lighter would trigger, and might set the bomb off in my hands. Around him, bombs were set off, but he only noticed it because he saw them hitting the dark barrier and creating ripples through the shield. Synonyms detonate, explode, blow up, touch off, trigger; ignite, light 1.1Cause an alarm to go off: a smoke detector set off an alarm soon after midnight 1.2Cause a series of things to occur: the fear is that this could set off a chain reaction in other financial markets... All wars are set off by actions taken by a Reactionary Power who is dissatisfied with the existing status quo, a state of affairs which suits the status quo power. Synonyms give rise to, cause, lead to, set in motion, occasion, bring about, bring on, begin, start, initiate, precipitate, prompt, trigger (off), spark (off), touch off, provoke, incite, stimulate formal commence 2Serve as decorative embellishment to: a pink carnation set off nicely by a red bow tie and cream shirt... Although a feather in the hat would set it off nicely. Pinky mauve or white, the dainty nodding flowers are set off by the beautifully marbled dark green leaves. The rugged foliage is a complete contrast to the delicate, frothy pink flowers and sets them off to perfection. Synonyms enhance, bring out, emphasize, show off, throw into relief, point up; complement; heighten, intensify, increase See parent entry: set
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