to set

You can add ingredients to these desserts as they begin to set

这些甜点开始凝固时就可以加入辅料了。

We have to set a time limit for the work.

我们得为这项工作规定个期限。

to set off at a brisk pace

以轻快的步伐上路

We need to set about finding a solution.

我们得着手寻找一个解决办法。

Our first task is to set up a communications system.

我们的首项任务是架设通信系统。

She had plans to set up in business on her own account.

她计划自己创业。

They sought to set perpetual Zions there.

他们企图在那里建立永恒的乐园.

The instructions say we should leave it to set for four hours.

说明书上说我们应让它凝结四小时。

They were going to set off in the fog, but were dissuaded.

他们原打算在雾中出发，但被劝阻了。

He's never going to set the world on fire with his paintings.

他的绘画永远不会引起轰动。

200 peace activists are planning to set up a peace camp at the border.

200名和平人士正计划在边界建一处和平营地。

The champion rallied to win the second set 6 – 3.

冠军选手振作精神，以6:3赢下第二局。

We decided to set up camp for the night.

我们决定搭帐篷过夜。

You need to set yourself some long-term goals.

你得为自己订一些长期目标。

The society was set up to preserve endangered species from extinction.

成立这个协会是为了保护濒危物种不致灭绝。

These movies deliberately set out to shock.

这些电影存心让人恶心。

The scheme has been set up to help homeless people.

这个计划的目的是帮助无家可归的人。

I couldn't afford more than a broom cupboard to set up office in.

我的钱也就够搞一间鸡窝大的办公室。

to set off at a steady/gentle/leisurely pace

以稳定的 / 徐缓的 / 悠闲的步子出发

I vowed never to set foot in the place again.

我发誓再不去那个地方了。

Premiums for third-party cover are set to rise by up to 25 per cent.

第三方责任险的保险费很有可能要上调25%之多。

Level camera on tripod head. Set lens to f / 8.

把相机在架顶放平, 镜头调整到f/8.

I set his bad temper down to his recent illness.

我认为他脾气不好是因为他最近生病的缘故.

I am unwilling to set a precedent.

我不想开先例。

Parliament voted to set up an independent inquiry into the matter.

议会表决对这个问题进行独立调查。

The machine is a doddle to set up and use.

这机器的安装和使用都很简单。

The government agreed to set up a committee of inquiry.

政府同意成立一个调查委员会。

to preset TV channels/radio stations (= to set the controls so that particular channels are selected when you press particular buttons)

预调电视频道 / 广播电台

£130 million would be set aside for repairs to schools.

将划拨1.3亿英镑用于学校的修缮。

Our first task will be to set up a communications system.

我们的首项任务是架设通信系统。