set about

单词音标

set about

汉语翻译

开始, 散布

【法】 着手, 开始

英语解释

动词 set about:

同义词：go about, approach

enter upon an activity or enterprise

同义词：undertake, attempt

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

同义词：get down, begin, get, start out, start, set out, commence

例句

He was overlooked (ie He was not considered for the job) when they set about choosing a new manager.

选任新经理时没有考虑他。

How should we set about our work?

我们应当怎样着手干呢？

Gathering up the thread of his story, he set about writing.

他整理好故事的线索便开始写作。

Do you know how to set about going on this work?

你知道怎样着手进行这项工作吗？

You must set about your work at once.

你必须立即开始工作。