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词组 set someone on something
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set (someone or something) (up)on (one)

To command, instruct, or order someone or an animal to attack one. The guards set the dogs on the would-be thieves. The crime boss set his goons upon the accountant who refused to launder money for him.

set (someone or an animal) on (someone or an animal)

to command someone or an animal to attack someone or an animal. The gang leader set his thugs on the unwary tourists. Scott set his hounds on the raccoon.

set something (up)on something

to place something on the surface of something. Mrs. Franklin set a bowl of fruit upon the table. I set my empty glass on the counter.

set upon someone or something

to attack someone or something violently. The dogs set upon the bear and chased it up a tree. Bill set upon Tom and struck him hard in the face.

set on

Also, set upon.
1. Attack; see set at.
2. Instigate, urge one to engage in action, as in The older boys set on the young ones to get in trouble. [Early 1500s]
3. be set on or upon . Be determined to, as in He's set on studying law.

set on

v.
1. To attack someone or something: The lions set on the gazelles.
2. To urge or incite someone or something to attack someone or something: The guards set attack dogs on the intruder.

set upon

v.
To attack someone or something violently: The gang set upon their victim with clubs.

set on

Resolved to do something or strongly wishing for something: She is set on getting a role in the play.
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