sets Meaning | BeDict

verb

放置，安放。

To put (something) down, to rest.

Examples :

"Set the tray there."

把托盘放在那儿吧。

action position

verb

安装，设置

To attach or affix (something) to something else, or in or upon a certain place.

Examples :

"I have set my heart on running the marathon."

我下定决心要跑马拉松了。

action position place

verb

使，让，令。

To put in a specified condition or state; to cause to be.

Examples :

"The cold weather sets my teeth chattering. "

寒冷的天气让我牙齿打颤。

condition state

verb

点燃，开始。

To start (a fire).

Examples :

"He sets the campfire every evening so we can roast marshmallows. "

他每天晚上都会点燃篝火，这样我们就可以烤棉花糖了。

energy action

verb

固定, 使停止，阻碍。

To cause to stop or stick; to obstruct; to fasten to a spot.

Examples :

"to set a coach in the mud"

把马车陷在泥里

action process

verb

确定，设定。

To determine or settle.

Examples :

"to set the rent"

确定租金

action business law

verb

调整，设定.

To adjust.

Examples :

"I set the alarm at 6 a.m."

我把闹钟设定在早上六点。

function machine device technology

verb

砸平，钉沉.

To punch (a nail) into wood so that its head is below the surface.

Examples :

"He sets the nails carefully to make the wood surface smooth. "

他小心地把钉子钉沉，这样木头表面才会平整。

technical building work

verb

摆放餐具，布置餐具。

To arrange with dishes and cutlery, to set the table.

Examples :

"Please set the table for our guests."

请把餐桌摆好，为客人准备餐具。

food utensil

verb

介绍，描述。

To introduce or describe.

Examples :

"I’ll tell you what happened, but first let me set the scene."

我会告诉你发生了什么，但首先让我来介绍一下背景情况。

language communication

verb

设置，设定

To locate (a play, etc.); to assign a backdrop to, geographically or temporally.

Examples :

"He says he will set his next film in France."

他说他下一部电影的故事背景会设定在法国。

entertainment stage art literature

verb

设计，制定

To compile, to make (a puzzle or challenge).

Examples :

"This crossword was set by Araucaria."

这个纵横字谜是阿拉乌卡里亚设计的。

achievement game work

verb

布置，准备。

To prepare (a stage or film set).

Examples :

"The crew sets the stage with furniture and decorations before the play begins. "

演出开始前，工作人员会用家具和装饰品布置舞台。

entertainment art stage

verb

陷害，诬陷

To fit (someone) up in a situation.

Examples :

"The teacher set the student up with a challenging project, hoping it would boost his confidence. "

老师给那个学生安排了一个很有挑战性的项目，想以此来锻炼他，但也相当于给他设了一个局。

situation action police character

verb

排版，安排。

To arrange (type).

Examples :

"It was a complex page, but he set it quickly."

这页很复杂，但他很快就排好了版。

type writing

verb

布置，安排

To devise and assign (work) to.

Examples :

"The teacher set her students the task of drawing a foot."

老师给学生们布置了画脚的任务。

job work organization business

verb

托球，二传。

To direct (the ball) to a teammate for an attack.

Examples :

"The volleyball player sets the ball high for her teammate to spike. "

排球运动员把球高高托起，让队友扣球。

sport

verb

凝固，变硬。

To solidify.

Examples :

"The glue sets in four minutes."

这种胶水四分钟内就会凝固。

process chemistry

verb

凝固，凝结。

To render stiff or solid; especially, to convert into curd; to curdle.

Examples :

"to set milk for cheese"

把牛奶凝固用来制作奶酪。

food chemistry process

verb

落下，西沉。

Of a heavenly body, to disappear below the horizon of a planet, etc, as the latter rotates.

Examples :

"As the Earth rotates, the sun sets in the west, disappearing below the horizon. "

随着地球的转动，太阳从西边落下，消失在地平线之下。

astronomy space nature weather

verb

宕，击溃。

To defeat a contract.

Examples :

"The opposing team sets our contract by scoring enough points, preventing us from winning the bridge game. "

对方通过得分足够，宕了我们的合约，使我们无法赢得桥牌比赛。

law business

verb

出发，动身。

(now followed by "out", as in set out) To begin to move; to go forth.

Examples :

"The hikers sets out early in the morning to reach the summit before noon. "

徒步旅行者们一大早就出发，以便在中午前到达山顶。

action direction

verb

结果，结实

To produce after pollination.

Examples :

"to set seed"

结实

fruit plant agriculture

verb

结果，坐果。

(of fruit) To be fixed for growth; to strike root; to begin to germinate or form.

Examples :

"After the bees pollinated the apple blossoms, the tiny fruit began to set, promising a good harvest in the fall. "

蜜蜂给苹果花授粉后，小小的果实开始坐果，预示着秋天会有个好收成。

fruit plant agriculture biology

verb

坐下，坐。

(Midwestern US) To sit (be in a seated position).

Examples :

"He sets in that chair all day."

他整天都坐在那把椅子上。

language linguistics

verb

搜寻猎物，用猎犬搜寻。

To hunt game with the aid of a setter.

Examples :

"The farmer sets his dogs in the fields every morning to flush out rabbits. "

每天早上，农夫都会让他的猎犬去田里搜寻兔子。

sport animal action game

verb

蹲守，指向猎物。

Of a dog, to indicate the position of game.

Examples :

"The dog sets the bird."

猎犬蹲守着，指向那只鸟。

animal game action

verb

着手，开始。

To apply oneself; to undertake earnestly.

Examples :

"She sets to her homework immediately after school, determined to finish it before dinner. "

她放学后立刻着手做作业，决心在晚饭前完成。

action attitude character job work

verb

谱曲，配乐。

To fit music to words.

Examples :

"The composer sets the poem to a beautiful melody for the school choir. "

作曲家为这首诗谱写了一个优美的旋律，供学校合唱团演唱。

music language

verb

栽种，种植

To place plants or shoots in the ground; to plant.

Examples :

"to set pear trees in an orchard"

在果园里栽种梨树

agriculture plant

verb

固定，凝固。

To become fixed or rigid; to be fastened.

Examples :

"The concrete sets overnight, hardening into a solid surface. "

水泥一夜之间凝固，变硬成坚实的表面。

action process

verb

趋向，倾向，流动。

To have a certain direction of motion; to flow; to move on; to tend.

Examples :

"The current sets to the north; the tide sets to the windward."

水流向北趋，潮水顺风而流。

direction tendency action

verb

向舞伴致意

(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.

Examples :

"Set to partners! was the next instruction from the caller."

接下来报幕员喊道：“向舞伴致意！”

culture dance entertainment tradition

verb

安放，设置。

To place or fix in a setting.

Examples :

"to set a precious stone in a border of metal"

把宝石镶嵌在金属边框里

position action

verb

安排，准备.

To put in order in a particular manner; to prepare.

Examples :

"to set (that is, to hone) a razor"

磨快剃刀

action process plan

verb

铺开, 摆开

To extend and bring into position; to spread.

Examples :

"to set the sails of a ship"

张开船的帆

position action

verb

起调, 定调。

To give a pitch to, as a tune; to start by fixing the keynote.

Examples :

"to set a psalm"

为赞美诗起调

music

verb

复位，使复原。

To reduce from a dislocated or fractured state.

Examples :

"to set a broken bone"

把断骨复位。

medicine

verb

安放，安置。

To lower into place and fix solidly, as the blocks of cut stone in a structure.

Examples :

"The construction worker carefully sets the heavy granite block into place, ensuring it aligns perfectly with the others. "

建筑工人小心地把沉重的花岗岩石块安放到位，确保它与其他石块完美对齐。

architecture building structure

verb

赌博，下注。

To wager in gambling; to risk.

Examples :

"He sets a dollar on the red number at the roulette table. "

他在轮盘赌桌上押了一美元赌红色号码。

bet business finance game

verb

镶嵌，点缀。

To adorn with something infixed or affixed; to stud; to variegate with objects placed here and there.

Examples :

"The jeweler sets diamonds into the intricate design of the necklace. "

珠宝匠将钻石镶嵌在项链的复杂设计中。

appearance style

verb

估价，评定。

To value; to rate; used with at.

Examples :

"The antique clock shop sets the value of the grandfather clock at five thousand dollars. "

这家古董钟表店将那座老式落地钟的价值估价为五千美元。

value business

verb

制定，设置，规定。

To establish as a rule; to furnish; to prescribe; to assign.

Examples :

"to set a good example"

树立一个好榜样

organization business government law

verb

适合，适宜。

To suit; to become.

Examples :

"It sets him ill."

这让他感到不舒服。

appearance style

noun

冲子, 錾子

A punch for setting nails in wood.

Examples :

"nail set"

钉子冲子 (Dīngzi chōngzi)

technical utensil work

noun

收音机，电视机

A device for receiving broadcast radio waves (or, more recently, broadcast data); a radio or television.

Examples :

"television set"

电视机

electronics device media technology communication entertainment

noun

种薯，种苗

A small tuber or bulb used instead of seed, particularly onion sets and potato sets.

Examples :

"We planted onion sets in the garden this year because they are easier to grow than seeds. "

今年我们在花园里种了洋葱种苗，因为它们比种子更容易种植。

agriculture vegetable plant seed food

noun

齿距，齿偏

The amount the teeth of a saw protrude to the side in order to create the kerf.

Examples :

"The saw's sets were too small, so the blade kept getting stuck in the wood. "

这锯子的齿偏太小了，所以锯条总是卡在木头里。

technical machine part industry

noun

赌注，赌本。

That which is staked; a wager; hence, a gambling game.

Examples :

"He lost all his sets at the poker table last night, but vowed to win them back next week. "

他昨晚在扑克牌桌上输光了所有的赌本，但他发誓下周要把它们赢回来。

game bet

noun

形变，永久变形

Permanent change of shape caused by excessive strain, as from compression, tension, bending, twisting, etc.

Examples :

"the set of a spring"

弹簧的永久变形

material technical physics

noun

倾向，心态，习性。

A bias of mind; an attitude or pattern of behaviour.

Examples :

"Her lifelong sets against mathematics stemmed from a negative experience in elementary school, making her avoid it at all costs. "

她对数学终生的抵触情绪，源于小学时一次糟糕的经历，这使她不惜一切代价避免接触数学。(Ta dui shuxue zhongsheng de dichu qingxu, yuan yu xiaoxue shi yici zaogao de jingli, zhe shi ta bu xi yiqie daijia bimian jiechu shuxue.)

attitude mind tendency character

noun

垫块，垫木

(piledriving) A piece placed temporarily upon the head of a pile when the latter cannot otherwise be reached by the weight, or hammer.

Examples :

"The pile driver operator used sets to reach the top of the deeply buried piles, ensuring each one was hammered in correctly. "

为了能够锤击到深埋桩的顶部，打桩机操作员使用了垫块（或垫木），确保每一根桩都能正确地打入地下。

technical building machine industry part work

noun

字宽, 字体宽度

The width of the body of a type.

Examples :

"The different fonts had varying sets, making some words longer than others even when using the same point size. "

不同的字体有不同的字宽，即使在相同的字号下，也会导致有些词比其他的词更长。

technical type writing language

noun

蚝仔, 稚蚝.

A young oyster when first attached.

Examples :

"The oyster farmer carefully monitors the water for sets, hoping for a large number to attach to the prepared shells. "

蚝农仔细监测水质，希望有大量的蚝仔附着在准备好的蚝壳上。

animal ocean biology food

noun

蚝苗

Collectively, the crop of young oysters in any locality.

Examples :

"The local oyster farmers were worried because the sets this year were much smaller than usual, threatening their future harvests. "

今年本地的蚝农们很担心，因为今年的蚝苗比往年小很多，这威胁到他们未来的收成。

animal fish food ocean biology agriculture

noun

套，系列，组。

A series or group of something. (Note the similar meaning in Etymology 4, Noun)

Examples :

"Sets of dishes are often given as wedding gifts. "

碗碟套装常被作为结婚礼物赠送。

group list

noun

吻合, 一套, 配合。

The manner, state, or quality of setting or fitting; fit.

Examples :

"the set of a coat"

这件外套的版型。

condition quality state way aspect

noun

格子图案，花格。

The pattern of a tartan, etc.

Examples :

"The sets of the Campbell tartan are predominantly green, blue, and black. "

坎贝尔格子呢的花格图案以绿色、蓝色和黑色为主。

style culture

noun

瓦面的弧度

The camber of a curved roofing tile.

Examples :

"The roofer carefully adjusted the sets of the curved tiles to ensure a smooth, watertight roof. "

瓦工师傅仔细调整瓦片的瓦面弧度，以确保屋顶平整且防水。

architecture building

noun

一窝，一孵。

The full number of eggs set under a hen.

Examples :

"The farmer counted the sets of eggs, ready to see how many chicks would hatch. "

农夫数着一窝窝的鸡蛋，准备看看能孵出多少小鸡。

animal agriculture biology

noun

秧苗, 幼苗

A young plant fit for setting out; a slip; shoot.

Examples :

"The gardener carefully placed the tomato sets into the prepared soil, hoping for a bountiful harvest. "

园丁小心翼翼地将番茄秧苗栽入准备好的土壤中，希望获得丰收。

plant agriculture

noun

小果，幼果

A rudimentary fruit.

Examples :

"The apple blossoms fell early this year, so there are fewer sets on the tree than usual. "

今年苹果花谢得早，所以树上的小果比往年少。

fruit

noun

落日，夕阳。

The setting of the sun or other luminary; (by extension) the close of the day.

Examples :

""We enjoyed a peaceful moment watching the sun's sets over the ocean." "

我们享受着平静的时刻，观赏着太阳在海面上落下的夕阳。

astronomy nature time phenomena

noun

趋势，动向。

General movement; direction; drift; tendency.

Examples :

"The tired commuter felt the sets of the crowd pushing him onto the train. "

疲惫的通勤者感到人群的动向推着他上了火车。

direction tendency

noun

套，系列，組。

A matching collection of similar things. (Note the similar meaning in Etymology 1, Noun.)

Examples :

"a set of tables"

一套桌子

group item thing

noun

套裝，系列

A collection of various objects for a particular purpose.

Examples :

"a set of tools"

一套工具

item thing group

noun

套，系列，組。

An object made up of several parts.

Examples :

"a set of steps"

一組階梯

part thing

noun

集合，套。

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.

Examples :

"The kitchen has sets of plates, bowls, and glasses for twelve people. "

厨房里有十二人用的餐具套装，包括盘子、碗和杯子。

math number logic computing list group

noun

集合论

(in plural, “sets”) Set theory.

Examples :

"In mathematics, understanding sets is fundamental for studying set theory. "

在数学中，理解集合是学习集合论的基础。

math theory logic

noun

团体，群。

A group of people, usually meeting socially.

Examples :

"the country set"

乡村社交圈

group person society

noun

布景，舞台场景

The scenery for a film or play.

Examples :

"The crew worked all day building the sets for the school play, including a forest and a castle. "

剧组花了一整天的时间搭建学校戏剧的布景，包括一片森林和一个城堡。

entertainment art stage building

noun

队形，阵型。

The initial or basic formation of dancers.

Examples :

"The dance teacher arranged the new students into sets to begin learning the folk dance. "

舞蹈老师把新生们编排成队形/阵型，开始学习民族舞。

dance group music

noun

组，套。

(exercise) A group of repetitions of a single exercise performed one after the other without rest.

Examples :

""He did three sets of push-ups before breakfast." "

他早餐前做了三组俯卧撑。

sport

noun

盘，局。

A complete series of games, forming part of a match.

Examples :

""The tennis match was long; they played five sets before someone won." "

这场网球比赛很漫长；他们打了五盘才分出胜负。

sport game

noun

盘数，局数

A complete series of points, forming part of a match.

Examples :

"The tennis player won the first two sets of the match. "

这位网球运动员赢得了比赛的前两盘。

sport game

noun

托球, 二传。

The act of directing the ball to a teammate for an attack.

Examples :

"Maria practiced her volleyball sets in the backyard, hoping to improve her accuracy for the game. "

玛丽亚在后院练习她的排球托球技术，希望能提高比赛中的传球精准度。

sport

noun

演出，表演，节目。

A musical performance by a band, disc jockey, etc., consisting of several musical pieces.

Examples :

"The band played two energetic sets at the school dance, keeping everyone on the dance floor. "

乐队在学校舞会上表演了两场充满活力的演出，让大家都待在舞池里跳舞。

music entertainment

noun

鼓组，套鼓。

A drum kit, a drum set.

Examples :

"He plays the set on Saturdays."

他每个星期六都打那套鼓。

music entertainment

noun

分班，按能力分班

A class group in a subject where pupils are divided by ability.

Examples :

"In our school, students are placed in different sets for math based on their performance in tests and classwork. "

在我们学校，学生们会根据考试和课堂表现，在数学课上被分到不同的能力班。

education group

noun

三条

Three of a kind, especially if two cards are in one's hand and the third is on the board. Compare trips.

Examples :

""With two queens in my hand and another on the table, I had sets." "

我手裡有兩張Q，桌上又有一張，我湊成了三條。

game bet

verb

分班, 分组

To divide a class group in a subject according to ability

Examples :

"The school sets the math classes into different groups based on the students' test scores. "

学校根据学生的考试成绩，把数学课分班教学。

group education

noun

獾穴, 地道系统.

The system of tunnels that is the home of a badger.

Examples :

"The badger's sets are a complex network of tunnels beneath the old oak tree. "

獾的洞穴，也就是它那复杂的地下隧道系统，位于老橡树底下。

animal nature place environment

noun

格子图案，花格呢图案。

The pattern of distinctive threads and yarns that make up the plaid of a Scottish tartan.

Examples :

"The weaver carefully examined the sets of the Royal Stewart tartan to ensure its traditional pattern was perfectly replicated. "

织布工仔细检查了皇家斯图尔特格子呢的经纬纱排列，以确保其传统图案得到完美复制。

culture style tradition wear

noun

方石，铺路石.

A small, square-cut piece of quarried stone used for paving and edging.

Examples :

"The bricklayer carefully placed the sets to create a durable and attractive patio. "

泥瓦匠小心翼翼地铺设这些方石，打造出一个耐用又美观的庭院。

material architecture building

Meanings

放置，安放。

Examples :

"Set the tray there."

把托盘放在那儿吧。

安装，设置

Examples :

"I have set my heart on running the marathon."

我下定决心要跑马拉松了。

使，让，令。

Examples :

"The cold weather sets my teeth chattering. "

寒冷的天气让我牙齿打颤。

点燃，开始。

Examples :

"He sets the campfire every evening so we can roast marshmallows. "

他每天晚上都会点燃篝火，这样我们就可以烤棉花糖了。

固定, 使停止，阻碍。

Examples :

"to set a coach in the mud"

把马车陷在泥里

确定，设定。

Examples :

"to set the rent"

确定租金

调整，设定.

Examples :

"I set the alarm at 6 a.m."

我把闹钟设定在早上六点。

砸平， 钉沉.

Examples :

"He sets the nails carefully to make the wood surface smooth. "

他小心地把钉子钉沉，这样木头表面才会平整。

摆放餐具，布置餐具。

Examples :

"Please set the table for our guests."

请把餐桌摆好，为客人准备餐具。

介绍，描述。

Examples :

"I’ll tell you what happened, but first let me set the scene."

我会告诉你发生了什么，但首先让我来介绍一下背景情况。

设置， 设定

Examples :

"He says he will set his next film in France."

他说他下一部电影的故事背景会设定在法国。

设计，制定

Examples :

"This crossword was set by Araucaria."

这个纵横字谜是阿拉乌卡里亚设计的。

布置，准备。

Examples :

"The crew sets the stage with furniture and decorations before the play begins. "

演出开始前，工作人员会用家具和装饰品布置舞台。

陷害，诬陷

Examples :

"The teacher set the student up with a challenging project, hoping it would boost his confidence. "

老师给那个学生安排了一个很有挑战性的项目，想以此来锻炼他，但也相当于给他设了一个局。

排版，安排。

Examples :

"It was a complex page, but he set it quickly."

这页很复杂，但他很快就排好了版。

布置，安排

Examples :

"The teacher set her students the task of drawing a foot."

老师给学生们布置了画脚的任务。

托球，二传。

Examples :

"The volleyball player sets the ball high for her teammate to spike. "

排球运动员把球高高托起，让队友扣球。

凝固，变硬。

Examples :

"The glue sets in four minutes."

这种胶水四分钟内就会凝固。

凝固，凝结。

Examples :

"to set milk for cheese"

把牛奶凝固用来制作奶酪。

落下，西沉。

Examples :

"As the Earth rotates, the sun sets in the west, disappearing below the horizon. "

砸平，钉沉.

设置，设定

固定，凝固。