| 短语 | set sth off |
| 释义 | set sth off1.引爆;燃放(地雷、爆竹等)：People，young or old，all set off firecrackers and fireworks to enjoy the Spring Festival.人们，无论老幼，都燃放爆竹和烟火欢度春节。2.引起(突发的行动)：Tom’s favourite dish is beefsteak，it sets off his appetite each time his mother cooks it for him.汤姆最爱吃的菜是牛排，每当妈妈给他做这个菜时，他就食欲大增。3.衬托;使(某物)变得显眼或美丽：Alice likes to have bright dress on，for it sets off her beautiful face all the more.爱丽丝喜欢穿浅色的服装，因为浅色服装使她美丽面庞更加俊美。4.划分;分开(字句等)：You should put a comma here so as to set off these phrases.你应当在这里加上逗号，以便把这些词组分开。 |
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