| 释义 |
set something off 1. detonate a bomb 引爆炸弹。 ■ cause an alarm to go off 拉响警报。 ■ cause a series of things to occur 引发一系列事情： the fear is that this could set off a chain reaction in other financial markets. 令人害怕的是这会引发其他金融市场的连锁反应。 2. serve as decorative embellishment to 衬托出; 使显眼： a pink carnation set off nicely by a red bow tie and cream shirt. 红色蝶形领结和奶油色衬衫映衬下的粉红色康乃馨。 |