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set out phrasal verb
⇨ arrange (set out the tables) ⇨ outline (set out your reasons) ⇨ set off (set out at dawn) arrange verb arrange ♦︎ manage ♦︎ organize ♦︎ set sth out ♦︎ lay sth out ♦︎ sort sth out ♦︎ align ♦︎ line sb/sth upThese words all mean to put sth in a particular order, to make it look neat or to make it work efficiently. 这些词均表示排列、整理、安排。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to arrange / manage / organize / set out / lay out / align / line up sth in a particular way◆to arrange / manage / organize / set out / lay out / sort out (your) things◆to arrange / organize / set out / sort out your thoughts / ideas◆to arrange / manage / organize / set out information / data◆to arrange / manage / organize / sort out your affairs◆to organize / set out / lay out your work◆to arrange / manage / organize / set out / lay out / align sth carefully◆to arrange / organize / set out / lay out sth neatly◆to arrange / manage / organize / set out / lay out sth well / systematically■ arrange [transitive] to put sth in a particular order or position; to make sth neat or attractive 排列；布置；整理◆The books are arranged alphabetically by author.这些书是按作者姓名的字母顺序排列的。◆I must arrange my financial affairs and make a will.我必须把我的财务安排好，并立下遗嘱。◆She arranged the flowers in a vase.她把花瓶里的花插好。 see also arrangement ⇨ design noun ■ manage [transitive] to use or arrange resources such as money, time or information in a sensible way （明智地）使用，处理（金钱、时间、信息等资源）◆Don't tell me how to manage my affairs.用不着你来告诉我怎样管我自己的事。◆It's a computer program that helps you to manage data efficiently.这是能帮助你有效处理数据的电脑程序。■ organize (BrE also organise) [transitive] to arrange sth or the parts of sth into a particular order or structure 安排；处理；分配◆Modern computers can organize large amounts of data very quickly.现代计算机能迅速处理大量数据。◆You should try and organize your time better.你应该尽量更好地分配你的时间。■ ˌset sth ˈout phrasal verb to arrange or display things such as furniture, ideas or information 安排；摆放（家具）；陈述（想法或信息）◆We'll need to set out some chairs for the meeting.我们得为会议摆放些椅子。◆Her work is always very well set out.她总是把工作安排得井井有条。■ ˌlay sth ˈout phrasal verb [often passive] to plan how sth should look and arrange it in this way 布置；安排；设计◆The gardens were laid out with lawns, flower beds and fountains.花园里设置了草坪、花坛和喷水池。◆This is a very well laid out magazine.这是本设计精美的杂志。 see also layout ⇨ design noun NOTE 辨析 Set sth out or lay sth out? Set out is used more to talk about how individual things are arranged; lay out is used more to talk about how houses, gardens, shops, etc. are planned. When talking about text on a page, set out usually refers to the order of ideas or information, and lay out refers to how the page actually looks. * set out多指个别事物的安排、设置，lay out多指房子、花园、商店等的布置。谈及版面上的文字时，set out通常指观点或信息的排序，lay out指整个版面的外观。■ ˌsort sth ˈout phrasal verb (informal) to organize a collection of things or the contents of sth; to organize your thoughts 整理；理顺（思路）◆Have you sorted out all those things on the floor in the hall?大厅地上那些东西你都收拾好了吗？◆The closet needs sorting out.壁橱需要整理一下了。◆She wanted to be alone to sort out her muddled thoughts.她想独自理一理混乱的思绪。■ align / /əˈlaɪn/ / [transitive, intransitive] (rather formal) to arrange sth in the correct position; to be in the correct position, in relation to sth else, especially in a straight line 使对齐；排列整齐；（尤指）成一直线◆Make sure the shelf is aligned with the top of the window.务必使搁架与窗户顶端对齐。◆The top and bottom line of each column on the page should align.版面每栏的第一行和最后一行要对齐。■ ˌline sb/sth ˈup phrasal verb to arrange people or things in a straight line or row 使站成一队；使排列成一行◆The suspects were lined up against the wall.嫌疑犯靠墙站成一排。◆He lined the bottles up along the shelf.他把瓶子排列在架子上。 outline verb outline ♦︎ set sth out ♦︎ lay sth out ♦︎ sketchThese words all mean to give a description of the main points or facts of sth in writing or speech. 这些词均表示概述、阐明。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to outline / set out / lay out / sketch sth for sb◆to outline / set out / lay out / sketch a plan / programme◆to outline / set out / lay out / sketch the details◆to outline / set out / lay out sth carefully / clearly◆to outline / set out / lay out / sketch sth briefly / simply■ outline [transitive] to give a description of the main facts or points involved in sth 概述；略述◆We outlined our proposals to the committee.我们向委员会提纲挈领地讲了我们的提案。◆Let me briefly outline what we are trying to achieve.让我来简略地讲一下我们想要达到什么目标。 see also outline ⇨ summary noun ■ ˌset sth ˈout phrasal verb (setting, set, set)to present ideas, facts, a plan or an argument in an organized way in speech or writing （有条理地）陈述，阐明◆He set out his objections to the plan.他陈述了他对这个计划的反对意见。■ ˌlay sth ˈout phrasal verb (laid, laid) (especially NAmE) to set sth out （有条理地）陈述，阐明◆All the terms and conditions are laid out in the contract.所有条款在合同中已清楚列明。NOTE 辨析 Set sth out or lay sth out?These words have the same meaning: set sth out is used in both British and American English; lay sth out is used especially in American English and is slightly more informal than set sth out. 这两个短语意思相同：set sth out用于英式和美式英语中均可；lay sth out尤用于美式英语，较set sth out稍非正式。■ sketch [transitive] to give a general description of sth, giving only the basic facts 概述；简述◆She sketched out her plan for tackling the problem.她简要叙述了解决问题的计划。 see also sketch ⇨ summary noun NOTE 辨析 Outline or sketch?When you outline a plan or details, you give sb the main points involved. When you sketch a plan or details, you give a quick and basic description. * outline指陈述计划或详情的要点，sketch指快速地对计划或详情作出基本描述。 set off phrasal verb ➡ See also the entry for ⇨ leave 1 另见leave条第1义set off ♦︎ take off ♦︎ start ♦︎ set out ♦︎ set sailThese words all mean to begin a journey. 这些词均表示出发、起程。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to set off / take off / start / set out / set sail for / from sth◆to set off / take off / start (out) / set out / set sail on a journey, voyage, etc.◆to set off / take off / start / set out early■ ˌset ˈoff phrasal verb (setting, set, set)to leave at the start of a journey 出发；动身；起程◆We set off at dawn.我们黎明时就出发了。◆They set off to explore the island.他们动身去那个岛上探险。■ ˌtake ˈoff phrasal verb (took, taken)(of an aircraft) to leave the ground and begin to fly; (of a person) to set off in an aircraft （飞机）起飞；（人）乘飞机出发◆The plane took off an hour late.飞机起飞晚了一个小时。◆What time do we take off?我们什么时候乘飞机出发？ⓘ In informal American English take off can be used when sb leaves a place to go somewhere else. 在非正式美式英语中，take off可指某人离开某地前往其他地方◆We took off for the beach.我们动身前往海滩。 OPP land ⇨ land verb ■ start [intransitive] to begin a journey 出发；动身；起程◆What time do we start?我们什么时候出发？◆They had started out from Saigon the previous day.他们前一天就已经从西贡出发了。■ ˌset ˈout phrasal verb (setting, set, set) (especially written) to leave at the start of a journey 出发；动身；起程◆He set out along the path the old man had shown him.他沿着老人指给他的那条小路出发了。NOTE 辨析 Set off, start out or set out?There is no real difference in meaning between these words. Set off is the most frequent and least formal. Start (out) and set out are used more in written English than in spoken English; set out especially can sound slightly literary. 这三个短语在含义上没有实质差别。set off最常用也最不正式；start (out)和set out较多用于书面语而非口语。set out听起来尤其带点文学色彩。■ set ˈsail idiom (setting, set, set) (rather formal) to begin a journey in a ship or boat 起航；开航◆The family set sail for a new life in Australia.这家人起航前往澳大利亚开始新的生活。 |