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verb /set/
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  1. 1
    [T] to put someone or something in a position 放置
    set someone/something in/into/on/down/back etc :

    ‘Tea's ready,' he told them and set down the tray. “茶好了，”他边对他们说，边把托盘放了下来。

    She set the baby on the floor to play. 她让婴儿在地板上玩。

     Synonyms and related words
    General words meaning to put something somewhere: put, place, position...
    1. a.
      [T] [usually passive] if something is set somewhere, it is in that place or position 位于；处于

      It's a traditional country house hotel, set in its own parklands. 这是一个传统的村舍旅馆，建在自家的草地上。

      The bookcase was set into the wall. 书橱嵌在墙里。

      Our house is set back from the road. 我们的房子离公路有一段距离。

       Synonyms and related words
      To be in a particular position or place: occupy, set, exist...
    2. b.
      to put someone or something in a particular state 使处于…状态

      The suspect has been accused of setting the restaurant on fire. 嫌疑犯被指控在餐馆纵火。

      set someone/something loose :

      Don't set the dog loose. 别把狗放了。

      set someone/something free :

      The hostages have been set free after 34 days in captivity. 人质在被囚禁34天后获释。

       Synonyms and related words
      To have an effect: shape, impact, affect...
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    [T] to make something happen, or to make someone do something 使发生；使（某人）做（某事）
    set someone/something doing something :

    His mysterious phone calls were bound to set them wondering. 他的神秘电话一定会使他们疑惑。

    set something in motion :

    That single photograph set his career as a photographer in motion. 就是那张照片使他开始了摄影师生涯。

     Synonyms and related words
    To make something start to exist or happen: bring about, trigger, form...
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    [T] to make a piece of equipment ready to operate 设置，设定，调整（设备）

    The bomb was set to go off at eight o'clock. 炸弹被设定在8点爆炸。

    You can set it so that it does an automatic data backup at the end of each day. 你可以把它设定好，这样每天结束时它都会自动备份。

     Synonyms and related words
    To connect or disconnect a machine or piece of equipment: alarm, attach, automate...
    1. a.
      to change the time on a clock or the controls on a piece of equipment 调整（钟表的时间或设备的设置）

      Can you help me set the VCR? 你可以帮我把录像机设置好吗？

      set something at something :

      Set the thermostat at 68 degrees. 把恒温器设定在68度。

      set something for something :

      I'm setting the alarm for 6.30. 我要把闹钟调到6点30分。

       Synonyms and related words
      Using clocks and watches: clock in, clock off, go back...
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    [T] to decide when or where an event will happen 确定（时间或地点）
    set a date/time (for something) :

    Have they set a date for the wedding? 他们确定婚礼的日期了吗？

     Synonyms and related words
    To organize an event: organize, prepare, plan...
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      to decide the price or value of something 确定（价格或价值）

      They set the price of the house too high. 他们把房价定得太高了。

      The central bank is responsible for setting interest rates. 中央银行负责确定利率。

      Parents shouldn't set too high a value on good exam results. 父母不应该把考试成绩看得太重。

      Bail was set at £50,000. 保释金定在50,000英镑。

       Synonyms and related words
      Setting, controlling and changing prices and costs: bargain, beat down, bottom out...
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    [T] to establish a rule, standard, limit etc that people must follow 制定，设定（规则、标准、界限等）

    The agreement sets clear targets and timetables for the reduction of carbon emissions. 该协定为减少碳排放量制定了明确的目标和时间表。

    set rules/conditions/guidelines/limits/criteria (for something) :

    Opposition parties have set conditions for peace negotiations to begin. 反对党已经为开始和平谈判设定了条件。

    set standards :

    Their teacher sets high standards and expects everyone to meet them. 他们的老师把标准定得很高，期望每个人都能达到这些标准。

     Synonyms and related words
    To limit or control something or someone: draw a line in the sand, limit, control...
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    [T] to do something that influences the way that other things are done or the way that other people behave 创造；开创
    set a tone/pattern/fashion/trend (for something) :

    Her opening remarks set the tone for the whole conference. 她的开场白为整个大会定了调。

    It was one of the shows that set the trend for ‘reality television'. 这是那些开创了“真人秀”潮流的节目之一。

     Synonyms and related words
    To have an effect: shape, impact, affect...
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    [T] to give something to someone to do or to achieve 让（某人）做（或实现）
    set someone a goal/challenge/objective/task :

    You'll never get anywhere if you don't set yourself any goals. 如果你不给自己定个目标，你将一事无成。

    set someone to do something :

    I've set myself to find a new job by Christmas. 我已经为自己定下目标，在圣诞节前找到新工作。

     Synonyms and related words
    To tell people what to do: order, order around, tell...
    1. a.
      education British to give students work to do as part of a course of study 为（学生）布置（作业）
      set someone something :

      I'm going to set you all an essay for the weekend. 我会让你们所有人在周末写一篇文章。

       Synonyms and related words
      To teach someone something: upskill, teach, train...
    2. b.
      education British to produce questions or an examination paper for students to answer 提问；给（学生）出（考题）

      They set us an absolutely impossible paper. 他们给我们出了份特别难的试卷。

       Synonyms and related words
      General words for exams and taking exams: assessment, borderline, candidate...
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    [T] [usually passive] to write or produce a play, book, film etc that happens in a particular time or place 为（戏剧、书、电影等）设置背景

    The film is set in 18th-century New England. 电影以18世纪的新英格兰为背景。

     Synonyms and related words
    To write something: write, set down, compose...
     Synonyms and related words
    Film-making and theatre production: animation, behind the scenes, cine-film...
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    [I] when the sun sets, it goes below the horizon at the end of the day （太阳）落下，落山
     Synonyms and related words
    The movement of the sun, moon and stars: rise, go down, eclipse...
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    [T] to put the two ends of a broken bone back into the correct position so that they can grow into one piece again 使（断骨）复位

    The doctor set my arm and put a cast on it. 医生把我的手臂接好，然后敷上石膏。

     Synonyms and related words
    To perform a medical test, treatment or operation: abort, anaesthetise, anaesthetize...
    1. a.
      [I] if a broken bone sets, the two ends of it grow into one piece again （断骨）接合
       Synonyms and related words
      Bones and joints in the body: ankle, backbone, ball-and-socket joint...
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    [I/T] if a liquid sets, or if you set it, it forms a solid substance （使）凝结；（使）凝固

    a type of concrete that sets in 15 minutes 一种在15分钟内凝固的混凝土

     Synonyms and related words
    To change consistency - general words: atomise, atomize, bake...
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    [I/T] if your face or a part of it sets into a particular expression, or if you set it into a particular expression, you have that expression on your face （使）（脸上）凝固（某种表情）

    His face set into a determined expression as he read the letter. 他看信的时候神色坚毅。

     Synonyms and related words
    To show, or to be expressed in the face or eyes: clear, crease, creep...
     Synonyms and related words
    To make a particular facial expression: bug out, curl your lip, frown...
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    [T] to arrange wet hair in a particular style so that it keeps that style when it becomes dry 给（头发）定型
     Synonyms and related words
    Hairdressers and hairdressing: backcomb, barbershop, blow-dry...
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    [T] to arrange letters and words on a special machine into the correct order so that you can print something 给…排版
     Synonyms and related words
    Printing and fonts and print layout: bold, bold, CamelCase...
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    [T] [usually passive] to put a jewel or stone in a piece of jewellery 给…镶嵌（宝石）

    a necklace set with rubies 镶嵌着红宝石的项链

     Synonyms and related words
    Parts of jewellery and jewels: bead, charm, clasp...
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noun /set/
singularset
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    [C] a group of things of the same type that belong together （同类事物的）（一）套，（一）组，（一）副
    set of :

    a set of keys 一组钥匙

    a complete set of Pokemon cards 一整套“口袋小精灵”卡

     Synonyms and related words
    Collections, stores and sets of things: agglomeration, arsenal, assemblage...
    1. a.
      a group of different objects that are used together for a particular purpose （不同事物的）（一）副，（一）套

      a chess set 一副国际象棋

      set of :

      a set of tools 一套工具

       Synonyms and related words
      Collections, stores and sets of things: agglomeration, arsenal, assemblage...
    2. b.
      a number of ideas, rules, facts, or principles that form a group （思想、准则等的）（一）组，（一）套
      set of :

      The papers printed a fresh set of allegations against the ex-President. 报纸刊登了对前总统的新一组指控。

      a set of guidelines/rules/instructions :

      The tax department provides a set of guidelines for new business start-ups. 税务部门为新创办的企业提供了一套指导原则。

       Synonyms and related words
      Collections, stores and sets of things: agglomeration, arsenal, assemblage...
    3. c.
      a particular number of times that an exercise or a group of exercises is repeated （由重复若干次数的动作组成的）一组（练习）

      Do three sets of the exercises I gave you last week. 做3组我上周给大家布置的动作练习。

       Synonyms and related words
      Physical exercise and exercises: aerobic, aerobics, aquarobics...
    4. d.
      music a series of songs that a band or singer plays or sings in a performance （演出中的）一组（音乐）

      The band is taking a 15 minute break between sets. 乐队将在两组音乐演奏之间休息15分钟。

       Synonyms and related words
      Parts of performances: bill, curtain call, encore...
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    [C] a group of people who spend time together or who share an interest （呆在一起或兴趣相投的）一群人

    your social set 你的社交圈

    New York's literary set 纽约的文学群体

    set of :

    He's made a completely new set of friends at university. 他在大学结识了一帮新朋友。

     Synonyms and related words
    Groups of people with shared interests or aims: association, commission, organization...
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      education British a group of students in a school who have a particular level of ability in a subject （某学科按能力水平分出的）班，组

      Jane's in the top set for English. 简读的是英语高级班。

       Synonyms and related words
      Student bodies and groups of students: class, dean's list, form...
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    [C] a piece of equipment that receives television or radio signals （电视或无线电信号的）接收装置

    a TV set 电视机

     Synonyms and related words
    Television and radio equipment: aerial, antenna, Autocue...
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    [C] theatre , cinema a stage or other place where a film or television programme is made or where a play is performed 舞台；（拍摄）场地
     Synonyms and related words
    Areas, structures and facilities in a theatre or cinema: aisle, apron, auditorium...
    1. a.
      the scenery and furniture used in a film, play, or television programme to make the stage look like a particular place 布景；道具；场景
       Synonyms and related words
      Areas, structures and facilities in a theatre or cinema: aisle, apron, auditorium...
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    [C] in tennis and some other sports, a part of a match consisting of at least six games （网球或其他运动中至少打6局的）一盘

    Sampras took the first set 6–2. 桑普拉斯第一盘以6比2获胜。

     Synonyms and related words
    Tennis: ace, advantage, bagel...
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    [singular] the position in which someone stands or sits or holds part of their body （某人的）姿势，姿态，样子

    the determined set of her jaw 她下巴那坚挺的样子

     Synonyms and related words
    General words for postures and body positions: posture, bearing, balance...
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    [singular] the process of arranging wet hair in a particular style so that it keeps that style when it becomes dry 做发型；定型
    a shampoo and set :

    She has a shampoo and set every week. 她每周都洗发、定型。

     Synonyms and related words
    Hairdressers and hairdressing: backcomb, barbershop, blow-dry...
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    [C] maths a group of numbers in mathematics （数学中的）集，集合
     Synonyms and related words
    Numbers and types of number: Arabic numeral, arithmetic progression, base...
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    [singular] the condition of becoming firm or solid 凝固；凝结
     Synonyms and related words
    Solid, stiff or hard: solid, stiff, hard...
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    [C] a young plant, or a part of a plant used for producing new plants 幼苗；插枝；块茎
     Synonyms and related words
    General types of plant: alpine, annual, bean...
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    [C] a sett where a badger lives （獾的）洞穴
     Synonyms and related words
    The homes of wild animals: bedding, burrow, den...
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    make a dead set at someone to try to win the affections of someone

    He was sure Derek would make a dead set at her if he knew she was rich.

    Submitted by Samuel Chung from Mexico on 14/08/2018
     
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    [usually before noun] already decided or agreed 确定的；既定的；固定的

    There's no set time limit for the job. 这项任务没有确定的期限。

    He charges a set fee for his services. 他对提供的服务收取固定的费用。

     Synonyms and related words
    Describing agreement and agreements: agreed, binding, qualified...
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    not willing to change your opinion or way of doing things 坚持己见的；顽固的
    be set in your ways :

    He's old and stubborn and set in his ways. 他又老又倔，一意孤行。

     Synonyms and related words
    Words used to describe someone who is stubborn and narrow-minded: stubborn, narrow, intolerant...
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      used about people's ideas or behaviour （思想或行为）固执的

      She has very set ideas about how to raise children. 她对于如何抚养孩子有着非常固执的见解。

       Synonyms and related words
      Words used to describe thoughts, beliefs and ideas: abstract, central, theoretical...
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    [only before noun] a set smile or expression does not change, and often hides what someone is really thinking （表情）凝滞的，呆板的

    Iris stared in front of her with a set expression, making no response. 艾丽斯神情凝滞地望着前方，默不作答。

     Synonyms and related words
    Words used to describe smiles: brittle, broad, broadly...
     Synonyms and related words
    Words used to describe facial expressions: absent, appealing, beatific...
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    [never before noun] ready to do something 有准备的；准备就绪的
    get set :

    On your marks, get set, go! 各就位，预备，跑！

    set for :

    The top contenders are set for the showdown at next week's championship. 前几名的角逐者已经为下周的冠军决赛做好了准备。

    be all set (for something) :

    Are you all set for the party tonight? 今晚的聚会你们都准备就绪了吗？

    be all set to do something :

    I was all set to do it myself when he finally showed up. 我都已经准备好要自己做了，可这时他终于出现了。

     Synonyms and related words
    Ready or about to do something: ready, prepared, poised...
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    [never before noun] likely to do something 很可能的
    set for :

    The museum is set for a major expansion. 博物馆很可能要大规模扩建。

    be set to do something :

    Car repair costs are set to rise under EU proposals. 受欧盟提议的影响，修车费用很可能会上涨。

    look set to do something :

    Rosenthal looks set to miss the match because of injury. 罗森塔尔看来很可能要因伤错过这场比赛了。

     Synonyms and related words
    Possible and able to be done: possible, be able to do something, may...
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    [only before noun] education a set book or text contains information that students must study before an examination （书或文本）必读的，指定的
     Synonyms and related words
    Describing books and relating to books: a good/exciting etc read, bookends, bookmark...
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    [only before noun] a set meal in a restaurant or hotel offers a limited choice of different foods for a fixed price （餐馆或宾馆提供的）套餐的

    Dinner is a set menu of three courses. 晚餐是3道菜的套餐。

     Synonyms and related words
    Words used to describe meals: al desko, alfresco, celebratory...
  8. From our crowdsourced Open Dictionary
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    to be dead set on (doing) something to be very determined to do something.

    He was dead set on going to university and getting his degree.

    Submitted by Emran Khoshrouye Ghiasi from Iran, Islamic Republic of on 18/12/2017
     

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