单词 | set sth↔off |
释义 | ● ˌset sth↔ˈoff 🔑 to make a bomb , etc . explode 使(炸弹等)爆炸◆ A gang of boys were setting off fireworks in the street . 一帮男孩子正在街上放烟火。🔑 to make an alarm start ringing 使(警报)响起;拉响(警报)◆ Opening this door will set off the alarm . 一开这道门,警铃就会响。to start a process or series of events 引发;激起◆ Panic on the stock market set off a wave of selling . 股市恐慌引发了一轮抛售潮。to make sth more noticeable or attractive by being placed near it 衬托;使显得更突出(或更漂亮)◆ That blouse sets off the blue of her eyes . 那件上衣衬托出了她的蓝眼睛。See also set |
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