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We waited for the sun to set before starting the fire.我们等到太阳落山才点火。Some workers have tried unsuccessfully to set up their own businesses.一些工人曾试图创办自己的企业，但没有成功。The material requires higher temperatures and pressures to set hard.这种材料需要有更高的温度和压力才能凝结变硬。It is a manager's responsibility to set clear expectations for his or her employees.给手下的员工制订出明确的工作目标是经理的职责。This may end efforts to set a minimum wage well above the poverty line.这可能会使将最低工资定得远高于贫困线的努力告吹。We filled in a form to set the whole process in motion.我们填写了表格，启动一整套程序。The administration refused to set out a specific timetable for troop withdrawal.政府当局拒绝制订撤军的具体时间表。The captain wished to set sail as soon as the wind was up.船长希望一起风就扬帆启航。I forgot to set my alarm and I overslept.我忘了定闹钟，结果睡过了头。Oh, kind and gracious king, we beseech you to set us free!啊，仁慈宽厚的国王，恳求你放了我们吧！I would like to set the record straight on a few points.有几个地方我想澄清一下。I asked the taxi driver to set me down in front of the library.我叫出租车司机把我放在图书馆门口。She's decided to write her memoirs to set the record straight once and for all.她决定撰写回忆录以彻底澄清事实。The party needs to set out a clear direction of travel for health care.该党需要为卫生保健制度设定明确的目标。He wants to set up a profit-making company, owned mostly by the university.他想成立一家主要归这所大学所有的营利性公司。Lower the heat and allow the omelet to set on the bottom.关小火让煎蛋的下面凝固。The parliament has been unable to set up a government legitimized by elections.议会一直未能成立一个通过选举产生的合法政府。They were in a hurry to set off.他们急着要启程。A few words on the rules of English law will help to set the scene.先说几句介绍一下英国的法律规则可以提供一个背景。His casual arrogance never failed to set my teeth on edge.他那种漫不经心的傲慢态度每次都气得我牙根发痒。Besides making money, the company aims to set high standards of quality and design.除了营利，公司还打算为产品的质量和设计制定较高的标准。We need to set some money aside for our vacation.我们要为度假留出一些钱。The plaintiff's right to set aside the deed is barred by laches.原告解约的权利由于迟迟不予行使而不得再行提出。The bilges had been pumped and the ship was ready to set sail once again.底舱污水已经抽干了，轮船已做好再次启航的准备。There is no one to set beside him as an actor.作为演员没有人能和他相比。It’s no easy job to set out in business.开始经商决非易事。Their purpose would be to set a timetable for the conversion of British cars to low-octane fuel.他们的目的是制定出一个时间表，把英国的汽车改成使用低辛烷值燃料的汽车。They are ready to set the plan in motion. 他们做好了启动该计划的准备。Joe left the company to set up his own business.乔离开公司自己创业。John decided to set up as a graphic designer.约翰决定自己开业做平面造型设计师。They decided to set a trap for him by leaving him in charge.他们决定设个圈套，让他来掌管。She arrived at the office early to set an example to the others.她很早就来到办公室，作为他人的表率。She's good, but she's not going to set the world on fire.她表现不错，但不会引起轰动。Many white supremacists have chosen to set up compounds in unpopulated areas of the American West.许多白人至上主义者选择在美国西部无人居住的地区建立聚居地。Jim sacrificed a television career to set up in business and be his own boss.吉姆放弃了电视台的职业，自己创业当老板。The main rebel groups have agreed to join in a meeting to set up a transitional government.主要叛乱集团已同意参加会议讨论建立一个过渡政府。In times of war people tend to set aside political differences.战争期间，人们往往不计较政治分歧。She forgot how to set up the tent.她不记得如何搭帐篷了。We have launched an appeal to set up a new library and resource centre.我们已经呼吁要建立一个新图书馆和资料中心。It's best to set realistic goals that you can achieve.最好是制定切实可行的目标。 |