| 词汇 | set out |
| 释义 | set out [phrasal verb] 1 a : to begin traveling in a particular direction出发；动身 We got out of the car and set out for the nearest gas station.我们下了车，向最近的加油站走去。 They set out toward the east.他们向东进发了。 b : to start doing something : to begin an activity or effort with a particular plan or purpose（有目的地）开始做某事 She set out with the goal of going to the Olympics.她开始为参加奥运会做准备。 — often followed by to + verb常接动词不定式 She accomplishes whatever she sets out [=intends] to do.她总能达到她的目的。 I never set out to hurt you. [=I was not trying to hurt you]我决无伤害你的意思。 He set out to become a lawyer but ended up teaching history instead.他本打算当一名律师，结果却成了历史老师。 2 set (something) out or set out (something) a : to explain or describe (something)解释；描述 In the article, the group sets out the role of parents in a child's education.在文章中，这些人详述了家长在孩子的教育中所起的作用。 He set out the basic argument between the two groups.他阐述了这两组之间的基本争论点。 b : to move and organize (a group of things) so that they can be seen or used摆放；布置；陈列 We'll need to set a few extra chairs out for our guests.我们还需要为客人多摆放几把椅子。 They set out maps and travel brochures for the tourists to take.他们把地图和旅游宣传手册摆放在明显位置，方便游客拿取。 set |
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