Set 是較常見的英語單詞,由它組成的詞組也有很多,並且都很常用。今天我們一起學習一下幾個常用的詞組和它們一些特定的意思。
1. set about: to begin doing something. 開始做某事。
例句1:They set about doing homework.
他們開始做作業。
2. set forth: to start a journey. 開始一段旅程。
例句2:We set forth on our travels in early June.
我們在六月上旬開始旅行。
3. set off:to initiate something working. 引發,開啟
例句3:Who set off the fire alarm?
誰拉響了火警報警器?
4. set back: to delay something or somebody. 推遲,阻礙
例句4:The bad weather will set back our building plans.
惡劣的天氣將使我們的施工計劃延後。
5. set to: to start working or dealing with something. 著手做。
例句5:If they all set to, they should be able to finish.
如果他們都開始認真做,他們應該能完成。
6. set down: to write. 寫下
例句6:The rules for service have been set down.
已經寫下服務規則。
7. set on somebody: to attack somebody. 攻擊某人
例句7:She was set on by a vicious dog.
她被一條惡狗攻擊。
8. set in: to take root, start and continue. 開始
例句8:The rainy season has set in.
雨季開始了。