set up

US /set ʌp/

UK /set ʌp/

1.

建立, 設置, 創辦

to establish or create something

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They plan to set up a new business next year.

他們計畫明年創辦一家新公司。

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Can you help me set up this new computer?

你能幫我設置這台新電腦嗎？

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establish create install arrange organize

2.

陷害, 設局

to trick or trap someone

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The police tried to set up the suspect with a fake deal.

警方試圖用虛假交易陷害嫌疑人。

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I feel like I was set up to fail.

我覺得我被陷害了，註定要失敗。

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trap frame trick deceive ensnare

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setting set set-to set on set in on the up and up set the table