set off

US /set ˈɔːf/
UK /set ˈɔːf/
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1.

出發, 啟程

to start a journey

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We decided to set off early to avoid traffic.
我們決定早點出發以避開交通堵塞。
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They set off on their adventure with great excitement.
他們懷著極大的興奮踏上了冒險之旅。
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2.

引發, 觸發, 啟動

to cause something to happen or begin

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The loud noise set off the car alarm.
巨大的噪音觸發了汽車警報。
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His comments set off a heated debate.
他的評論引發了一場激烈的辯論。
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triggeractivateinitiatesparkprovoke
3.

引爆, 燃放

to make something, especially a bomb, explode

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The engineers carefully set off the old bridge with explosives.
工程師們小心翼翼地用炸藥炸毀了舊橋。
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The fireworks were set off at midnight.
煙花在午夜燃放。
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detonateexplodeigniteblast
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