setting off
US /ˈsɛtɪŋ ɔf/
UK /ˈsɛtɪŋ ɒf/
短语动词
1.
出发, 启程
to begin a journey
示例:
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We're setting off early in the morning to avoid traffic.
我们将在清晨出发，以避开交通堵塞。
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They set off on their adventure with great excitement.
他们怀着极大的兴奋踏上了冒险之旅。
2.
引爆, 触发, 使发出声音
to cause something to explode or to make a noise
示例:
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The fireworks were set off at midnight.
烟花在午夜燃放。
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The alarm was set off by a cat.
警报被一只猫触发了。
3.
引起, 使开始
to make someone start laughing or talking
示例:
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His silly joke set off a fit of giggles among the children.
他愚蠢的笑话引得孩子们一阵咯咯笑。
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The mention of his ex-girlfriend always sets him off.
提到他的前女友总是让他发火。
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衬托, 使显得更美
to make something look more attractive by being placed near it
示例:
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The dark frame really sets off the painting.
深色画框真的衬托出了这幅画。
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Her new necklace sets off her blue eyes beautifully.
她的新项链完美地衬托出了她的蓝眼睛。