set about

US /set əˈbaʊt/
UK /set əˈbaʊt/
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1.

着手, 开始

to start doing something, especially something that requires a lot of effort or planning

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We need to set about finding a solution to this problem immediately.
我们必须立即着手解决这个问题。
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She set about organizing her new office.
她着手整理她的新办公室。
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2.

袭击, 攻击

to attack someone or something

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The dog suddenly set about the mailman.
那只狗突然袭击了邮递员。
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He was set about by a group of thugs.
他被一群暴徒袭击了。
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