set the scene
US /set ðə siːn/
UK /set ðə siːn/

成语
1.
介绍背景, 设置场景
to describe the situation or background in which something happens
示例:
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Before we discuss the details, let me set the scene for you.
在我们讨论细节之前,让我先为你们介绍一下背景。
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The opening chapter of the novel does a great job of setting the scene.
小说的开篇章节在设置场景方面做得很好。
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