| 单词 | set |
| 释义 | set —set /set/ adjective (FIXED) C2 fixed or never changing: » My parents say I have to be home by a set time.» The restaurant does a set lunch (= a meal which is offered at a fixed price, but with little or no choice about what you have to eat) on Sundays.» The receptionist had a bright set smile on his face, but I could tell that he was bored.» My father has very set opinions/views on the matter.Thesaurus+: ↑Standard and routineset expression/phraseF0 a phrase in which the words are always used in the same order Thesaurus+: ↑Sentences and expressionsadjective (READY) C1 [after verb] ready and prepared: » Shall we go now - is everyone set?» Is everything all set for the party?» At the start of the race, the starter said "On your marks, get set, go".» We were just getting set to leave when Ben said he had something important to tell us.Thesaurus+: ↑Ready and willing , ↑Unwilling and reluctantF0 [after verb] likely or in a suitable condition: » He looks set to become world champion again this year.Thesaurus+: ↑Ready and willing , ↑Unwilling and reluctantadjective [before noun] (STUDY) ► F0 a set book is one that must be studied for a particular course: » The students are reading 'Lord of the Flies' as one of their set books/texts this year.Thesaurus+: ↑Classes, courses and courseworknoun (GROUP) A2 [C] a group of similar things that belong together in some way: » We bought Charles and Mandy a set of cutlery as a wedding present.» I always keep a tool set in the back of my car.» The doctor said that he hadn't seen this particular set of symptoms before.» We need to establish a new set of priorities.Thesaurus+: ↑Groups and collections of things , ↑Variety and mixturesA2 [C] a number of objects or pieces of equipment needed for a particular activity, especially playing a game: » a chess/train/chemistry setThesaurus+: ↑Groups and collections of things , ↑Variety and mixturesF0 [C] SPECIALIZED In mathematics, a set is a group of objects with stated characteristics. Thesaurus+: ↑Numerical relationshipsF0 [C, + sing/pl verb] a group of people who have similar interests and ways of living: » the London set» She's got in with a very arty set.» The smart set is/are going to the Caprice restaurant this season.Thesaurus+: ↑Groups of people• • • Extra Examples:» Government by coalition has its own peculiar set of problems.» A set of stamps has been commissioned in commemoration of Independence Day.» He only needs two more cards to complete the set.» Cross the bridge and turn right at the first set of traffic lights.» They got an entire set of silver cutlery as a wedding present.noun (PART) B2 [C] a part of a game of tennis: » They won in straight sets (= they won every set).Thesaurus+: ↑Tennis and racket sportsC2 [C] a musical performance that forms part of a concert, especially one of pop music or jazz: » The band's opening set lasted 45 minutes.Thesaurus+: ↑Musical performances• • • Extra Examples:» I played a couple of sets with Alfie.» He won the match by five sets to three.noun (POSITION) the set of sthF0 the position in which you hold a part of your body: » I could tell from the set of his jaw that he was angry.Thesaurus+: ↑Places and locations , ↑Unpleasant placesF0 [C] the act of having your hair set: » a shampoo and setThesaurus+: ↑Care for the hairnoun [C] (FILM/PLAY) ► B2 the place where a film or play is performed or recorded, and the pictures, furniture, etc. that are used: » a film set» a stage set» a set designer» They first met on the set of 'Star Wars'.Thesaurus+: ↑Theatres, cinemas and their parts• • • Extra Examples:» He designs the sets for the local drama group.» She was famous for throwing tantrums on set.» They met on the set of 'Titanic'.noun [C] OLD-FASHIONED (TELEVISION) ► F0 a television: » We need a new television set.Thesaurus+: ↑Televisionverb (PRESENT TENSE setting, PAST TENSE AND PAST PARTICIPLE set) (CONDITION) ↑Verb Endings for set B2 [T] to cause something or someone to be in the stated condition or situation: » It is believed that the building was set alight/ablaze/on fire deliberately.» The new director has set a lot of changes in motion in our department.» [+ adj] After years in prison, the men who had wrongfully been found guilty of the bombing were finally set free.» If I've made a mistake, then it's up to me to set it right (= correct it).Thesaurus+: ↑Causing things to happenset sb/sth doing sthF0 to cause someone or something to start doing something: » His remarks set me thinking.» The thunderstorm set the radio crackling.Thesaurus+: ↑Causing things to happenset sb to workF0 to give someone work to do: » I was set to work tidying the bookshelves.Thesaurus+: ↑Work, working and the workplace , ↑Working hours and periods of workThesaurus+: ↑Recruiting staff, applying for and accepting jobs• • • Extra Examples:» We watched as demonstrators doused a car with petrol and set it alight.» A peace campaigner had set herself on fire in protest at the government's involvement in the war.» Rioters armed with firebombs set light to police barricades.» The new government has decided to set all political prisoners free.» The lamp caught fire and set light to the curtains.verb (PRESENT TENSE setting, PAST TENSE AND PAST PARTICIPLE set) (FIX) ↑Verb Endings for set B1 [T] to fix or make certain: » Has a date/time been set for the meeting yet?» The price of the house has been set at £425,000.Thesaurus+: ↑Decisions and decidingset into sth/be set with sthF0 If a precious stone is set in/into a piece of jewellery, or a piece of jewellery is set with a precious stone, the stone is fixed firmly to the piece of jewellery: » a gold tiepin with a diamond set into it» a brooch set with rubies and pearlsThesaurus+: ↑JewelleryF0 [T] When a doctor sets a broken bone, he or she puts it into a fixed position so that it will heal. Thesaurus+: ↑Physiotherapy, massage and osteopathyF0 [I] When a broken bone sets, it heals in a fixed position. Thesaurus+: ↑Recovering from illnessF0 [T] If you have your hair set, you have it arranged while it is wet so that it will be fixed in a particular style when it is dry. Thesaurus+: ↑HairdressingF0 [T] If you set a part of your body, you tighten the muscles around it in order to show that you are determined about something: » "I'm never going back to him," she said, setting her jaw firmly.» His face was set in determination.Thesaurus+: ↑PreparingF0 [I] If a liquid or soft material sets, it becomes firm or hard: » Leave the jelly in the fridge to set.» Don't walk on the concrete until it has set.Thesaurus+: ↑Physical and chemical processes• • • Extra Examples:» We set a date for a follow-up meeting.» Have you set a time for the next appointment?» The price of the boat was set too high for us.verb (PRESENT TENSE setting, PAST TENSE AND PAST PARTICIPLE set) (GET READY) ↑Verb Endings for set B2 [T] to get something ready so that it comes into operation or can be used: » [+ to infinitive] The heating is set to come on at 5 p.m.» Have you set up the DVD player?» I usually set my watch by the time signal on the radio.» He set the alarm for 7 a.m.» Will you set the table (= put plates, knives, forks, etc. on it ready for use), please?Thesaurus+: ↑PreparingF0 [T] to put furniture and other things on a stage so that it represents the time and the place in which the action of a play, film, or television programme is going to happen: » During the interval the stage was set for the second act.Thesaurus+: ↑Production, direction and recording• • • Extra Examples:» She set her clock by the time signal on the radio.» I've set the alarm for 7.30.» I set the heating to come on at six.» The oven is set to come on automatically.» I set the washing machine for a delicate wash.verb (PRESENT TENSE setting, PAST TENSE AND PAST PARTICIPLE set) (POSITION) ↑Verb Endings for set B2 [T usually + adv/prep] to put something in a particular place or position: » He set a vase of flowers on the table.» The campsite is set in the middle of a pine forest.» Our house is set back from the road.Thesaurus+: ↑Placing and positioning an objectB1 [T usually + adv/prep] If a story, film, etc. is set in a particular time or place, the action in it happens in that time or place: » 'West Side Story' is set in New York in the late 1950s.Thesaurus+: ↑Production, direction and recording• • • Extra Examples:» He set the books down on the table.» She set the tray down beside me.» Finish chopping the onions and set them to one side.» The building itself is set back from the street.» The mansion is set in 90 acres of beautiful, unspoilt countryside.verb [I] (PRESENT TENSE setting, PAST TENSE AND PAST PARTICIPLE set) (SUN) ↑Verb Endings for set ► B1 (of the sun, moon, or planets) to go down below the horizon (= the line at which the Earth seems to join the sky): » We sat on the beach and watched the sun set.» The setting sun cast long shadows across the lawn.→ SEE ALSO SUNSET(Cf. ↑sunset)Thesaurus+: ↑Astronomy - general wordsverb [T] (PRESENT TENSE setting, PAST TENSE AND PAST PARTICIPLE set) (ESTABLISH) ↑Verb Endings for set ► B2 to establish or decide something: » The school has been criticized for failing to set high standards for its students.» The government has set new limits on spending.» Lewis has set a new world record.» The court's decision has set a legal precedent.» Parents should set a good example to their children.» He's set himself the goal/target of making his first million by the time he's 30.Thesaurus+: ↑Causing things to happen• • • Extra Examples:» We're not in a position to set any conditions - we'll have to accept what they offer us.» They need to set some boundaries of behaviour for that child.» My brother set the academic standards we all had to follow.» We have set ourselves a limit for our spending.» He sets us a great example by cycling to work every day.verb [T] (PRESENT TENSE setting, PAST TENSE AND PAST PARTICIPLE set) (MUSIC) ↑Verb Endings for set ► F0 to write or provide music for a poem or other words so that they can be sung: » poems set to musicThesaurus+: ↑Technical music termsverb [T] (PRESENT TENSE setting, PAST TENSE AND PAST PARTICIPLE set) MAINLY UK (US USUALLY assign) (GIVE WORK) ↑Verb Endings for set ► B2 to give or provide a piece of work or task for someone to do: » My science teacher always sets a lot of homework.» What books have been set for this term?» [+ two objects] We set the kids the task of clearing the snow from the front path.Thesaurus+: ↑Giving, providing and supplying |
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