setting off
US /ˈsɛtɪŋ ɔf/
UK /ˈsɛtɪŋ ɒf/
片語動詞
1.
出發, 啟程
to begin a journey
範例:
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We're setting off early in the morning to avoid traffic.
我們將在清晨出發，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。
2.
引爆, 觸發, 使發出聲音
to cause something to explode or to make a noise
範例:
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The fireworks were set off at midnight.
煙花在午夜燃放。
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The alarm was set off by a cat.
警報被一隻貓觸發了。
3.
引起, 使開始
to make someone start laughing or talking
範例:
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His silly joke set off a fit of giggles among the children.
他愚蠢的笑話引得孩子們一陣咯咯笑。
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The mention of his ex-girlfriend always sets him off.
提到他的前女友總是讓他發火。
4.
襯托, 使顯得更美
to make something look more attractive by being placed near it
範例:
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The dark frame really sets off the painting.
深色畫框真的襯托出了這幅畫。
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Her new necklace sets off her blue eyes beautifully.
她的新項鍊完美地襯托出了她的藍眼睛。