verb🔗Share放置,安放. To put (something) down, to rest."Set the tray there."把托盘放在那儿。actionpositionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share安置,安放,设置 To attach or affix (something) to something else, or in or upon a certain place."I have set my heart on running the marathon."我下定决心要跑马拉松了。actionpositionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share使,置于。 To put in a specified condition or state; to cause to be."The teacher set the classroom rules for the new semester. "老师为新学期制定了课堂规则。(Lǎoshī wèi xīn xuéqí zhìdìng le kètáng guīzé.)conditionstateactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share点燃,引燃。 To start (a fire)."The camper set a fire to cook dinner. "露营者点燃了篝火做晚饭。actionenergyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share固定,使停止,阻碍。 To cause to stop or stick; to obstruct; to fasten to a spot."to set a coach in the mud"把马车陷在泥里actionpositionprocessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share确定, 设定。 To determine or settle."to set the rent"确定租金outcomeactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share调整,设定。 To adjust."I set the alarm at 6 a.m."我把闹钟设在了早上六点。functiontechnologymachineessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share砸平, 钉入。 To punch (a nail) into wood so that its head is below the surface."The carpenter set the nail into the wooden board. "木匠把钉子砸平钉入木板里。technicalbuildingworkactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share摆放餐具, 摆桌子 To arrange with dishes and cutlery, to set the table."Please set the table for our guests."请把桌子摆好,给客人准备餐具。foodutensilserviceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share介绍,描述 To introduce or describe."I’ll tell you what happened, but first let me set the scene."我会告诉你发生了什么,但首先让我描述一下当时的场景。communicationlanguageessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share设置,设定。 To locate (a play, etc.); to assign a backdrop to, geographically or temporally."He says he will set his next film in France."他说他打算把下一部电影的拍摄地设在法国。entertainmentstagemedialiteratureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share设计,制定。 To compile, to make (a puzzle or challenge)."This crossword was set by Araucaria."这个纵横字谜是阿拉乌卡里亚设计的。actionachievementgameworkessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share布置,准备 To prepare (a stage or film set)."The theater crew set the stage for the school play. "剧院工作人员为学校的戏剧布置舞台。entertainmentstagemediaartessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share陷害, 诬陷 To fit (someone) up in a situation."The teacher set the students up with a challenging but achievable project for the semester. "老师给学生们布置了一个学期项目,这个项目很有挑战性,但学生们努力一下还是可以完成的。(Lǎoshī gěi xuéshengmen bùzhì le yī ge xuéqí xiàngmù, zhège xiàngmù hěn yǒu tiǎozhànxìng, dàn xuéshengmen nǔlì yīxià háishi kěyǐ wánchéng de.)situationpolicelawnegativeactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share排版,设置。 To arrange (type)."It was a complex page, but he set it quickly."虽然页面很复杂,但他很快就排好版了。typewritingtechnicallanguageessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share布置,安排。 To devise and assign (work) to."The teacher set her students the task of drawing a foot."老师给学生布置了画脚的任务。workjoborganizationbusinessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share托球, 二传。 To direct (the ball) to a teammate for an attack."The soccer player set the ball to his teammate for a shot on goal. "那个足球运动员把球托给队友,让他射门。sportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share凝固,变硬。 To solidify."The glue sets in four minutes."这个胶水四分钟就会凝固。processchemistryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share凝固,使凝结. To render stiff or solid; especially, to convert into curd; to curdle."to set milk for cheese"为了做奶酪而使牛奶凝固。foodchemistrybiochemistryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share落下,西沉 Of a heavenly body, to disappear below the horizon of a planet, etc, as the latter rotates."The sun set behind the mountains, casting a beautiful orange glow over the valley. "太阳落在群山之后,给山谷洒上了一层美丽的橘色光辉。astronomyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share逼宫,破坏合约,否决。 To defeat a contract."The student set the contract for the school play because they couldn't fulfill their part of the agreement. "由于学生无法履行协议,他们否决了学校戏剧的合同。lawbusinessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share出发,动身 (now followed by "out", as in set out) To begin to move; to go forth."The hikers set out early in the morning to reach the summit. "登山者们清晨出发,以便到达顶峰。actionwayessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share结果,结实 To produce after pollination."to set seed"结果实plantagriculturebiologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share结果,坐果 (of fruit) To be fixed for growth; to strike root; to begin to germinate or form."The apple seeds set in the soil, sprouting small roots and beginning to grow. "苹果种子在土壤里结果了,长出了细小的根,开始生长。fruitplantagriculturebiologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share坐下, 坐。 (Midwestern US) To sit (be in a seated position)."He sets in that chair all day."他整天都坐在那把椅子上。languagelinguisticsessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share搜寻,用猎犬搜寻 To hunt game with the aid of a setter."The hunter set the bird dogs to find the quail. "猎人用猎犬搜寻鹌鹑。animalsportactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share蹲守,指示猎物位置 Of a dog, to indicate the position of game."The dog sets the bird."猎犬正在蹲守那只鸟,以指示它的位置.animalpositiongameessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share着手,开始,致力。 To apply oneself; to undertake earnestly."My sister set about learning Spanish; she is studying diligently every day. "我妹妹开始认真学习西班牙语;她每天都在努力学习。actionattitudeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share谱曲,配乐。 To fit music to words."The composer set the new lyrics to a familiar melody. "作曲家为这首新歌词谱了一段熟悉的旋律。musicliteratureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share种植,栽种。 To place plants or shoots in the ground; to plant."to set pear trees in an orchard"在果园里栽种梨树。agricultureplantessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share凝固,固定。 To become fixed or rigid; to be fastened."The broken chair leg finally set firmly into the wood glue, holding it together again. "断了的椅子腿终于在木胶里凝固固定住了,又把它牢牢地粘在一起了。actionprocessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share流,趋向,走向。 To have a certain direction of motion; to flow; to move on; to tend."The current sets to the north; the tide sets to the windward."水流向北流去;潮水朝迎风的方向涌去。directiontendencyactionnatureprocessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share向舞伴致意, 对舞。 (country dancing) To acknowledge a dancing partner by facing him or her and moving first to one side and then to the other, while she or he does the opposite."Set to partners! was the next instruction from the caller."接下来,领舞人喊道:“与舞伴对舞致意!”dancecultureentertainmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share放置,安放,设置。 To place or fix in a setting."to set a precious stone in a border of metal"将一颗宝石镶嵌在金属边框里。positionactionplaceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share安排,准备. To put in order in a particular manner; to prepare."to set (that is, to hone) a razor"把剃须刀磨锋利actionprocessplanpositionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share铺开,展开。 To extend and bring into position; to spread."to set the sails of a ship"张开船帆positionactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share起调,定调。 To give a pitch to, as a tune; to start by fixing the keynote."to set a psalm"为赞美诗起调musicessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share复位,使复原 To reduce from a dislocated or fractured state."to set a broken bone"把断骨复位。medicinebodyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share安放,安置。 To lower into place and fix solidly, as the blocks of cut stone in a structure."The carpenter carefully set the new door frame into the wall. "木匠小心地把新门框安放在墙上,并牢牢固定住。architecturebuildingstructureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share下注,赌博. To wager in gambling; to risk."He set his savings on the outcome of the football game. "他把他所有的积蓄都押在了这场足球比赛的结果上。betgamebusinessfinanceentertainmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share镶嵌,点缀 To adorn with something infixed or affixed; to stud; to variegate with objects placed here and there."The student set the desk with colorful pencils and small figurines. "这位学生用彩色的铅笔和小雕像来点缀书桌。appearancestyleartessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share估价,评价. To value; to rate; used with at."My parents set the value of a good education at very high. "我的父母对良好教育的价值估价很高。valuebusinesseconomyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share制定,设立,规定。 To establish as a rule; to furnish; to prescribe; to assign."to set a good example"树立一个好榜样systemlawbusinessgovernmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share适合,适宜。 To suit; to become."It sets him ill."这使他感到不舒服。appearanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share冲子,钉冲。 A punch for setting nails in wood."nail set"钉冲technicalutensilworkmachineessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share收音机,电视机 A device for receiving broadcast radio waves (or, more recently, broadcast data); a radio or television."television set"电视机electronicsmediatechnologydevicemachinecommunicationentertainmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share种薯,种芽 A small tuber or bulb used instead of seed, particularly onion sets and potato sets."The gardener bought onion sets to plant in her garden. "园丁买了洋葱种芽,准备种在她的花园里。agriculturevegetableplantseedfoodessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share齿距, 锯路. The amount the teeth of a saw protrude to the side in order to create the kerf."The saw's set is quite small, making it perfect for delicate woodworking projects. "这把锯的齿距很小,因此非常适合精细的木工活。technicalpartmachineessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share赌注,赌局。 That which is staked; a wager; hence, a gambling game."The set for the board game was quite expensive. "这款棋盘游戏的赌注金额非常高。gamebetfinanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share形变,永久变形. Permanent change of shape caused by excessive strain, as from compression, tension, bending, twisting, etc."the set of a spring"弹簧的永久变形materialphysicstechnicalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share偏见,成见,心态。 A bias of mind; an attitude or pattern of behaviour."Her set toward always being the first to volunteer often put her in difficult situations at work. "她总是第一个自愿帮忙,这种固有的心态常常让她在工作中陷入困境。mindattitudecharactertendencyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share垫木, 垫块 (piledriving) A piece placed temporarily upon the head of a pile when the latter cannot otherwise be reached by the weight, or hammer."The workers placed a small wooden set on top of the pile to drive the pile deeper into the ground. "工人们在桩头上放了一块小木垫块,以便将桩打得更深。technicalbuildingmachinestructureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share字宽 The width of the body of a type."The font's set is quite narrow, making the text hard to read. "这个字体的字宽比较窄,导致文本很难阅读。typetechnicalwritingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share蚝苗 A young oyster when first attached."The biologist carefully observed the tiny set, noting its delicate shell. "生物学家仔细观察着这些微小的蚝苗,并记录下它们精致的贝壳。animalfoodbiologyoceanessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share蚝苗 Collectively, the crop of young oysters in any locality."The oyster farm's latest set is growing quickly. "这家牡蛎养殖场的最新一批蚝苗长势喜人。agricultureanimalfoodbiologyoceannatureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share一套,一组. A series or group of something. (Note the similar meaning in Etymology 4, Noun)"The teacher gave us a set of math problems to practice. "老师给我们布置了一套数学题练习。groupthingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share安装方式,装置,一套。 The manner, state, or quality of setting or fitting; fit."the set of a coat"这件外套的剪裁 (Zhè jiàn wàità de jiǎncái)conditionqualitystateessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share格纹图案,格子图案 The pattern of a tartan, etc."The kilt's distinctive set of tartan patterns made it easy to identify. "这条苏格兰短裙独特的格纹图案使得它很容易辨认。stylecultureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share瓦弧,瓦面的弧度。 The camber of a curved roofing tile."The roofer carefully measured the set of the curved tile to ensure proper drainage. "瓦工仔细测量了弧形瓦片的瓦弧,以确保排水顺畅。architecturetechnicalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share一窝,一孵。 The full number of eggs set under a hen."The farmer counted the set of eggs under the hen. "农夫数了数母鸡窝里的一窝蛋。animalagricultureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share獾穴,洞穴 The system of tunnels that is the home of a badger."The badger's set was a complex network of tunnels beneath the old oak tree. "那只獾的洞穴是老橡树下由复杂的地道构成的网络。animalplacenaturebiologyenvironmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share格纹图案,格子花纹 The pattern of distinctive threads and yarns that make up the plaid of a Scottish tartan."The kilt's distinctive set of tartan threads showed the wearer's clan affiliation. "这条苏格兰短裙上独特的格纹图案显示了穿着者所属的氏族。culturematerialstyleessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share方石,铺路石。 A small, square-cut piece of quarried stone used for paving and edging."The gardener used small, square paving sets to create a border around the flowerbed. "园丁用小块的方形铺路石在花坛周围砌了一条边。materialarchitectureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗Share固定的,设定的 Fixed in position."The alarm clock was set to 6:00 AM, so I knew I had to get up early. "闹钟已经设定在早上六点了,所以我知道我必须早起。positionconditionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗Share凝固的,固定的。 Rigid, solidified."The cement was set, making the walkway strong and durable. "水泥凝固了,使走道变得坚固耐用。materialsubstanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗Share准备好的,就绪的 Ready, prepared."on your marks, get set, go!; on your marks, set, go!"各就各位,预备,跑!attitudeconditionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗Share下定决心的,坚决的 Intent, determined (to do something)."set on getting to his destination"下定决心要到达目的地attitudecharactermindessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗Share预定的,事先安排好的 Prearranged."a set menu"预定的套餐planconditionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗Share固执,顽固。 Fixed in one’s opinion."I’m set against the idea of smacking children to punish them."我非常反对用打孩子的方式来惩罚他们,我是很固执地反对。attitudecharactermindessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗Share定型的,做好的 (of hair) Fixed in a certain style."Her hair was set in a neat, high ponytail for her school presentation. "为了学校的演讲,她的头发做成了整洁高高的马尾辫,定好了型。appearancestyleessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share幼苗,秧苗 A young plant fit for setting out; a slip; shoot."The gardener carefully planted the young set of tomatoes in the garden bed. "园丁小心地把那株幼小的番茄秧苗种在了花坛里。plantagriculturebiologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share青果, 小果实 A rudimentary fruit."The little boy picked a set from the bush, thinking it would be a good snack. "那个小男孩从灌木丛里摘了一个青果,以为会是个不错的零食。fruitessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share日落,夕阳。 The setting of the sun or other luminary; (by extension) the close of the day."The set of the sun signaled the end of the school day. "太阳的日落宣告了放学的时间。astronomynaturetimeweatheressentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share趋势,动向,倾向。 General movement; direction; drift; tendency."The general set of the conversation during the meeting was toward finding a solution. "会议期间,谈话的总体趋势是寻找解决方案。directiontendencyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share一套,一副 A matching collection of similar things. (Note the similar meaning in Etymology 1, Noun.)"a set of tables"一套桌子groupitemthingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share一套,系列 A collection of various objects for a particular purpose."a set of tools"一套工具itemthinggroupessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share一套,一副。 An object made up of several parts."a set of steps"一连串的台阶itemthingpartessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share集合,套,組。 A collection of zero or more objects, possibly infinite in size, and disregarding any order or repetition of the objects which may be contained within it."The set of books on my bookshelf includes novels, biographies, and poetry. "我书架上那一套书包括小说、传记和诗歌。mathlogicnumberessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share集论 (in plural, “sets”) Set theory."My math teacher explained the basic principles of set theory in class today. "今天我的数学老师在课上讲解了集论的基本原理。maththeoryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share群体, 團體. A group of people, usually meeting socially."the country set"乡绅群体grouppersonsocietyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share舞台布景,场景 The scenery for a film or play."The movie set was decorated with colorful costumes and props. "电影的舞台布景装饰着色彩鲜艳的服装和道具。entertainmentartmediaessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share队形,阵型 The initial or basic formation of dancers."The dance class's set was performed with precision and grace. "舞蹈班的队形表演得精准而优雅。dancegroupessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share组,套。 (exercise) A group of repetitions of a single exercise performed one after the other without rest."The physical education teacher assigned a set of push-ups as part of the warm-up. "体育老师布置了一组俯卧撑作为热身的一部分。sportbodyactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share盘,局。 A complete series of games, forming part of a match."The tennis set was close, with both players winning a game each. "这盘网球打得很胶着,两位选手各赢了一局。sportgameessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share盘,局,套 A complete series of points, forming part of a match."The tennis player won the first set in a close match. "这位网球选手在一场势均力敌的比赛中赢得了第一盘。sportgameessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share二传, 托球. The act of directing the ball to a teammate for an attack."The quarterback's set to the receiver was perfect, leading to a touchdown. "四分卫给接球手的二传非常完美,直接导致了达阵。sportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share演出,节目,一套曲子 A musical performance by a band, disc jockey, etc., consisting of several musical pieces."The band's set at the school dance was very popular. "乐队在学校舞会上的演出非常受欢迎。musicentertainmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share架子鼓,鼓组 A drum kit, a drum set."He plays the set on Saturdays."他每个星期六都打架子鼓。musicentertainmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share分层教学班,能力分组。 A class group in a subject where pupils are divided by ability."My daughter is in the advanced math set at school. "我女儿在学校的数学是高级分层教学班。educationgroupessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share暗三条, 三条 Three of a kind, especially if two cards are in one's hand and the third is on the board. Compare trips."My brother had a set of three jacks in his hand, and the third jack was on the table, so he won the poker game. "我 弟弟 手里 有 一 对 J, 台面上 又 有 一 张 J, 凑成 了 暗三条, 所以 赢 了 这 局 扑克。gamesportbetessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share分班,分组 To divide a class group in a subject according to ability"The teacher set the students in the class into three groups based on their reading abilities. "老师根据阅读能力,把班里的学生分成了三个组。groupeducationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading