英语词组set off是什么意思，短语翻译、用法及例句-英语词组固定搭配大全

Idiom

set offset (someone) off

to cause someone to become excited and upset.

My sister was an unpredictable young woman, and I never knew what would set her off.

Phr V

set off

sets, setting, set

set off

to start a journey

What time are you setting off tomorrow morning?

often + for

I'm just about to set off for the station.

set off sth or set sth off

to cause a loud noise or explosion {e.g. bomb, firework, alarm} to begin or happen

Terrorists set off a bomb in the city centre, killing two people.The smoke had set off the fire alarm.

to cause a series of events or a lot of activity, often without intending to do this

The minister's comments have set off a flurry of debate.The shootings set off a wave of rioting in the inner cities.

to make something look attractive, usually by providing a very different colour

I thought I'd wear the white dress to set off my suntan.That red scarf would set off your beige jacket beautifully.

set sb off (doing sth)

slightly informal to make someone start to laugh, cry, or talk about something that they often talk about

Amanda started crying and of course that set me off. (= I started crying too)Every time I think about you on that bike it sets me off laughing.I didn't mention Darren - I thought it might set Julia off again.

set (someone or something) off

1. To ignite or cause something to explode. Kids in the area have been setting off fireworks all night long. The police set a small bomb off to force the door open.

2. To cause something to begin or occur. The incident set off a series of protests that ultimately resulted in the law being changed. Adding salt to the solution will set off a chain reaction, producing a great amount of heat and light.

3. To trigger or activate something. If you open this door, it will set off the fire alarm. The fire set off the sprinkler system.

4. To make someone very angry or upset. Having his integrity questioned set Jim off like nothing I've seen before. Nothing sets me off more than seeing someone hit a child.

5. To induce someone to lecture or talk about something at length. Don't bring up taxes, or you'll set your father off again. Seeing someone in uniform always sets Jerry off about his time in the military.

set off (for some place)

To depart for or begin traveling (to some place). Have an amazing time in Japan! When do you set off? I'm setting off for New York tomorrow to attend a business meeting.

set someone off

1. Fig. to cause someone to become very angry; to ignite someone's anger. (Based on set something off {2}.) That kind of thing really sets me off ! Your rude behavior set off Mrs. Franklin.

2. Fig. to cause someone to start talking or lecturing about a particular subject. (Based on set something off .) When I mentioned high taxes it really set Walter off. He talked and talked. The subject set off my uncle, and he talked on endlessly.

set something off

1. Lit. to ignite something, such as fireworks. The boys were setting firecrackers off all afternoon. They set off rocket after rocket.

2. Fig. to cause something to begin. The coach set the race off with a shot from the starting pistol. She set off the race with a whistle.

3. Fig. to make something distinct or outstanding. The lovely stonework sets the fireplace off quite nicely. The white hat really sets off Betsy's eyes.

set off (for something)

to leave for something or some place. We set off for Springfield three hours late. It was afternoon before we could set off.

set off

1. Give rise to, cause to occur, as in The acid set off a chemical reaction. [Early 1600s]

2. Cause to explode, as in They set off a bomb. [Late 1800s]

3. Distinguish, show to be different, contrast with, as in That black coat sets him off from the others in the picture, or Italics set this sentence off from the rest of the text. [Late 1500s]

4. Enhance, make more attractive, as in That color sets off her blonde hair. [Early 1600s]

5. Begin a journey, leave, as in When do you set off for Europe? [Second half of 1700s]

set off

1. To give rise to something; cause something to occur: The heat set off a chemical reaction. A branch fell on my car and set the alarm off.

2. To cause something to explode: At midnight, we set off a string of firecrackers. The terrorists were building a bomb and planned to set it off in the train station.

3. To make someone suddenly or demonstrably angry: The clerk's indifference finally set me off. The constant delays set off even the most patient passengers.

4. set off from To indicate someone or something as being different; distinguish someone or something: His strong features set him off from the crowd. Indented margins set off the quotation from the rest of the text.

5. To direct attention to something by contrast; accentuate something: The editor suggested that I set off the passage with italics. The artist set the photograph off with a black background.

6. To counterbalance, counteract, or compensate for something. Used chiefly in the passive: Our dismay at her leaving was set off by our knowing that she was happy.

7. To start on a journey: When do you set off for China? The soldier set off on a mission.

词组	set off
释义	Idiom set offset (someone) off to cause someone to become excited and upset. My sister was an unpredictable young woman, and I never knew what would set her off. Phr V set off sets, setting, set set off to start a journey What time are you setting off tomorrow morning? often + for I'm just about to set off for the station. set off sth or set sth off to cause a loud noise or explosion {e.g. bomb, firework, alarm} to begin or happen Terrorists set off a bomb in the city centre, killing two people.The smoke had set off the fire alarm. to cause a series of events or a lot of activity, often without intending to do this The minister's comments have set off a flurry of debate.The shootings set off a wave of rioting in the inner cities. to make something look attractive, usually by providing a very different colour I thought I'd wear the white dress to set off my suntan.That red scarf would set off your beige jacket beautifully. set sb off (doing sth) slightly informal to make someone start to laugh, cry, or talk about something that they often talk about Amanda started crying and of course that set me off. (= I started crying too)Every time I think about you on that bike it sets me off laughing.I didn't mention Darren - I thought it might set Julia off again. phraseset off1. set off to start to go somewhere: I wanted to set off early to avoid the traffic. What time did you set off?+for Merl kissed her husband goodbye and set off for work.■ SIMILAR TO: set out2. set off sth • *set sth* off** to make a bomb explode or to make something cause an explosion: The slightest movement would have set off the device and blown us all sky high. a bunch of kids messing around in the street and setting off fireworks3. set off sth • *set sth* off** to make something such as an alarm system start operating, especially when this was not intended: The wind was so bad it had set off all the car alarms. Put that cigarette out you idiot - you'll set the smoke detector off.■ SIMILAR TO: trigger off, activate4. set off sth • *set sth* off** to make something start happening, or make people suddenly start doing something: The earthquake set off landslides, which destroyed several villages, making many people homeless. Hong Kong's stock market fell sharply, setting off a global financial crisis. Government plans to make divorce easier has set off a national debate.■ SIMILAR TO: trigger off, spark off5. set off sth • *set sth* off** if a piece of clothing, colour, or decoration sets something off, it makes it look more attractive, especially because it is a very different colour: A stylish beige dress set off with a pale blue scarf. Johnny had movie star features, brown wavy hair and piercing blue eyes set off by his dark complexion.6. set off sth • *set sth* off** if a type of food sets off another type of food, it makes it taste better when you eat them together, because it has a very different taste or feel in your mouth: The rich duck liver is set off by toast and a crisp salad with a lemon dressing. a rare steak nicely set off by spinach sautéed with garlic■ SIMILAR TO: enhance formal7. set sb off BrE spoken to make someone start crying, laughing, or talking about something that they often talk about: Don't mention anything about weddings - you'll only set her off again. Sue started crying, and then that set me off.■ SIMILAR TO: start sb off set (someone or something) off 1. To ignite or cause something to explode. Kids in the area have been setting off fireworks all night long. The police set a small bomb off to force the door open. 2. To cause something to begin or occur. The incident set off a series of protests that ultimately resulted in the law being changed. Adding salt to the solution will set off a chain reaction, producing a great amount of heat and light. 3. To trigger or activate something. If you open this door, it will set off the fire alarm. The fire set off the sprinkler system. 4. To make someone very angry or upset. Having his integrity questioned set Jim off like nothing I've seen before. Nothing sets me off more than seeing someone hit a child. 5. To induce someone to lecture or talk about something at length. Don't bring up taxes, or you'll set your father off again. Seeing someone in uniform always sets Jerry off about his time in the military. set off (for some place) To depart for or begin traveling (to some place). Have an amazing time in Japan! When do you set off? I'm setting off for New York tomorrow to attend a business meeting. set someone off 1. Fig. to cause someone to become very angry; to ignite someone's anger. (Based on set something off {2}.) That kind of thing really sets me off ! Your rude behavior set off Mrs. Franklin. 2. Fig. to cause someone to start talking or lecturing about a particular subject. (Based on set something off .) When I mentioned high taxes it really set Walter off. He talked and talked. The subject set off my uncle, and he talked on endlessly. set something off 1. Lit. to ignite something, such as fireworks. The boys were setting firecrackers off all afternoon. They set off rocket after rocket. 2. Fig. to cause something to begin. The coach set the race off with a shot from the starting pistol. She set off the race with a whistle. 3. Fig. to make something distinct or outstanding. The lovely stonework sets the fireplace off quite nicely. The white hat really sets off Betsy's eyes. set off (for something) to leave for something or some place. We set off for Springfield three hours late. It was afternoon before we could set off. set off 1. Give rise to, cause to occur, as in The acid set off a chemical reaction. [Early 1600s] 2. Cause to explode, as in They set off a bomb. [Late 1800s] 3. Distinguish, show to be different, contrast with, as in That black coat sets him off from the others in the picture, or Italics set this sentence off from the rest of the text. [Late 1500s] 4. Enhance, make more attractive, as in That color sets off her blonde hair. [Early 1600s] 5. Begin a journey, leave, as in When do you set off for Europe? [Second half of 1700s] set off v. 1. To give rise to something; cause something to occur: The heat set off a chemical reaction. A branch fell on my car and set the alarm off. 2. To cause something to explode: At midnight, we set off a string of firecrackers. The terrorists were building a bomb and planned to set it off in the train station. 3. To make someone suddenly or demonstrably angry: The clerk's indifference finally set me off. The constant delays set off even the most patient passengers. 4. set off from To indicate someone or something as being different; distinguish someone or something: His strong features set him off from the crowd. Indented margins set off the quotation from the rest of the text. 5. To direct attention to something by contrast; accentuate something: The editor suggested that I set off the passage with italics. The artist set the photograph off with a black background. 6. To counterbalance, counteract, or compensate for something. Used chiefly in the passive: Our dismay at her leaving was set off by our knowing that she was happy. 7. To start on a journey: When do you set off for China? The soldier set off on a mission.
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