单词 | set into sth/be set with sth |
释义 | set into sth/be set with sth set into sth/be set with sth F0 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 processesMain Entry: ↑set |
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