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41 ■ set on
■ set onA v. t. + avv.1 aizzare; istigare; mettere su (fam.): It's Freddie who sets on the other boys, è Freddie che mette su gli altri ragazziB v. t. + prep.2 aizzare, istigare, mettere su (q.) contro: He set his dog on the thief, ha aizzato il cane contro il ladro3 assalire; attaccare: The muggers set on him and hurt his arm, i rapinatori lo hanno assalito ferendogli un braccio4 mettere (q. ) a fare ( un lavoro) □ ( anche fig.) to set one's cards on the table, mettere le carte in tavola □ to set eyes on sb., vedere q.: I'd never set eyes on her, non l'avevo mai vista prima □ (fig.) to set a finger on, toccare (q. o qc.) con un dito (fig.) □ to set sb. on his feet, rimettere in piedi q. ( anche fig.) □ to set a firm on its feet, rimettere in piedi (o in sesto) un'azienda □ to set st. on fire, dare alle fiamme qc.; appiccare il fuoco a qc.; incendiare qc. □ to set foot on, mettere piede (o entrare) in □ (fam.) to set hands on, mettere le mani su (q. o qc.); impadronirsi di; arrestare, catturare □ to set one's heart on st., desiderare ardentemente qc. □ (fam.) to set sb. on his way, mettere q. sulla strada giusta; accompagnare q. per un tratto. -
42 ■ set to
■ set toA v. i. + avv.1 darsi da fare; mettersi al lavoro; mettercisi di buona lena; darci sotto (fam.)2 gettarsi sul cibo; mettersi a mangiare (avidamente)3 venire alle mani; azzuffarsi4 (mil.) attaccare battagliaB v. t. + prep.mettere, portare, porre (qc.) a: He set the flute to his lips, si è portato il flauto alla bocca; to set one's hand to an important task, porre mano a un lavoro importante □ to set fire to, appiccare (o dare) fuoco a □ to set a good example to sb., dare il buon esempio a q. □ to set one's hand to a document, apporre la firma a un documento □ (fig. lett.) to set one's hand to the plough, mettersi all'opera □ to set light to, dare fuoco a □ to set one's mind to, dedicarsi a ( un lavoro, ecc.) □ to set to music, mettere in musica, musicare ( un testo letterario, ecc.) □ to set to rights, raddrizzare ( un torto); porre rimedio a ( un sopruso) □ (naut.) to set sail to, salpare per ( un porto) □ to set to work on, mettersi al lavoro per fare (qc.) □ to set sb. to work, mettere al lavoro q.; mettere sotto q. (fam.). -
43 set about
set about [sth.] mettersi, accingersi a [ work]to set about the job o task o business of doing cominciare o mettersi a fare; I don't know how to set about it — non so come cominciare; set about [sb.] colloq. attaccare ( with con)
* * *(to begin: She set about planning her holiday; How will you set about this task?) mettersi a* * *vi + prep1)to set about doing sth — intraprendere qc, mettersi a fare qc2) (attack) assalire* * *set about [sth.] mettersi, accingersi a [ work]to set about the job o task o business of doing cominciare o mettersi a fare; I don't know how to set about it — non so come cominciare; set about [sb.] colloq. attaccare ( with con)
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44 set back
set [sth.] back1) (position towards the rear) spostare indietro [chair, table]2) (adjust) mettere, spostare indietro [clock, watch]; set back [sth.], set [sth.] back (delay) ritardare, rallentare [production, recovery]; set [sb.] back colloq. costare un occhio della testa* * *(to delay the progress of: His illness set him back a bit at school.) rallentare* * *vt + adv1) (clock) mettere indietro, (progress) ritardare2)3)(
fam: cost) it set me back £900 — mi è costato la bellezza di 900 sterline* * *set [sth.] back1) (position towards the rear) spostare indietro [chair, table] -
45 set up
set up ( establish oneself) [business person, trader] s'établirset [something] up, set up [something]1) ( erect) monter [stand, stall]; assembler [equipment, easel]; déplier [deckchair]; ériger [roadblock]; dresser [statue]to set up home ou house — s'installer
2) ( prepare) préparer [experiment]3) (found, establish) créer [business, company]; implanter [factory]; former [group, charity]; constituer [committee]; ouvrir [fund]; lancer [scheme]4) ( start) provoquer [vibration]; susciter [reaction]5) ( organize) organiser [conference, meeting]; mettre [quelque chose] en place [procedures]6) ( in printing) composer [page]set [somebody] up7) ( establish in business)8) (improve one's health, fortune) remettre [quelqu'un] sur pied9) (colloq) GB ( trap) [police] tendre un piège à [criminal]; [colleague, friend] monter un coup contre [person]10) Computing installer, configurerset [oneself] up11) Commerce12) ( claim) -
46 set down
set down а) класть, ставить (на землю, на стол и т. п.); Tom set down hisknife and fork with a look of complete satisfaction. set the wounded soldierdown carefully. б) устанавливать, вырабатывать, фиксировать (правила, соглаше-ние и т. п.) We had to set down rules for the behaviour of the members. Theseprice limits are set down by the government. The law sets down that speedlimits must be obeyed. в) высаживать, ссаживать; The second passenger asked tobe set down at the church. г) записывать, письменно излагать; I have thedetails set down here in my notes. д) (for) назначать The trial has been setdown for 13 April. е) (for) считать (кого-л. кем-л.) As the man had roughhands, I set him down for a farm worker. ж) coll. осадить, обрезать (кого-л.);Pushing people need to be set down. Наглым людям нужно давать отпор. з) (as)считать, рассматривать; I'm sorry, I'd set you down as belonging to the othergroup. Since she did not answer, I set her down as fearful and nervous. и)(to)приписывать (чему-л.), объяснять (чем-л.) I set his bad temper down to hisrecent illness. -
47 set in
set in а) вставлять, вкладывать (что-л. во что-л.) set the glass incarefully so that it fits the window frame exactly. set the eggs gently in thebasket. б) добавлять (что-л. к чему-л.) This additional page must be set in atthe correct point in the article. в) вшивать (рукав, вставку и т. п.) Can youhelp me to set in the sleeves? г) начинаться, наступать, устанавливаться; thetide set in начался прилив; rain set in пошел обложной дождь; установиласьдождливая погода; winter has set in наступила зима You'd better paint thewoodwork before decay sets in. д) дуть, двигаться по направлению к берегу (оветре, течении и т. п.) Don't leave your things on the sand, the sea issetting in and they could get wet. е) направлять (судно) к берегу It's time toset the ship in, we're expected in the harbour in an hour. to be set in one'shabits/ways иметь твердое мнение, убеждение to set one's (own) house in orderсодержать свои дела в порядке to set someone in mind of напомнить (о чем-л.,ком-л.) to set something in motion начать (делать) что-л. -
48 set aside
[ʹsetəʹsaıd] phr v1. откладывать2. оставлять в стороне; не учитыватьsetting all other considerations aside - оставляя в стороне все другие соображения
to set aside one's own interests - не принимать во внимание свои личные интересы
3. откладывать; переносить ( в другое место или на другое время)4. отбрасывать, пренебрегатьto set aside one's own feelings - не считаться со своими собственными чувствами
setting aside my expenses [your errors] - не говоря уже о моих расходах [ваших ошибках]
5. отклонять, отказывать6. юр. отменять, аннулировать7. (for)1) уделять, выделятьto set aside a few minutes each day for exercises - уделять несколько минут в день физзарядке
2) предназначатьthis was the day set aside for his wedding - на этот день была назначена его свадьба
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49 set back
[ʹsetʹbæk] phr v1. помещать в глубине (чего-л.), в дальнем конце и т. п.2. отодвигать3. повернуть назад, придать обратное движение4. препятствовать, задерживатьall their efforts have been set back - все их усилия наталкивались на (непреодолимые) препятствия
this catastrophe set them back by about one hundred years - эта катастрофа задержала их развитие почти на столетие
shortage of the right materials set us back - задержка произошла из-за нехватки нужных материалов
5. разг. стоить, обходитьсяthe hat set me back twenty dollars - эта шляпа обошлась мне в двадцать долларов
how much did it set you back? - сколько вы за это заплатили?
what were you set back for it? - сколько с вас за это взяли?
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50 ■ set out
■ set outA v. i. + avv.1 ► set off, B, def. 1 e 22 mettersi; cominciare, iniziare ( un'attività, ecc.): to set out in business, mettersi in affari; to set out as a freelance photographer, mettersi a fare il fotografo freelance; to set out on one's work, cominciare il proprio lavoroB v. t. + avv.1 disporre; collocare; sistemare bene; esporre, mettere in mostra ( merce in vendita): The young plants should be set out at regular intervals, le pianticelle devono essere collocate (o piantate, disposte) a intervalli regolari; to set out goods for display, mettere in mostra la merce2 esporre; dichiarare; enunciare; spiegare: He set out his programme in an election speech, espose il suo programma in un discorso elettorale; to set out a plan, enunciare un progetto; to set out one's reasons, dichiarare (o spiegare) le proprie ragioni5 agghindare; abbellire: to set out one's stall, agghindare il proprio banco di vendita; (fig.) saper vendere la propria merce (fig.); saperla vendere -
51 set-up
(a) (arrangement, system) organisation f, système m;∎ the project manager explained the set-up to me le chef de projet m'a expliqué comment les choses fonctionnaient ou étaient organisées;∎ this is the set-up voici comment ça se passe;∎ what's the economic set-up in these countries? quel est le système économique de ces pays?;∎ you've got a nice set-up here vous êtes bien installé ici;∎ it's an odd set-up (company) c'est une drôle de boîte; (marriage, relationship) c'est un drôle de ménage; (collection of people) c'est une drôle d'équipe►► Computing set-up CD-ROM CD-ROM m inv ou cédérom m d'installation;set-up charge frais mpl d'inscription;Accountancy set-up costs frais mpl de lancement;set-up fee frais mpl d'inscription;Computing set-up program programme m d'installation -
52 set-up
[ˈsetʌp]set-up веселый; навеселе set-up организация, устройство; система, структура set-up осанка; конституция set-up план, проект set-up разг. положение, ситуация set-up сложенный (о человеке); a well set-up figure стройная фигура set-up разг. соревнование, рассчитанное на легкую победу set-up сложенный (о человеке); a well set-up figure стройная фигура -
53 set
set 1. ряд; серия; набор; 2. биом. множество, совокупность; 3. кладка (яиц); 4. сажать; 5. завязываться (о плодах или семенах); 6. делать стойку (о собаке)set of observations множество наблюденийset of samples серия образцов; серия пробto set out высаживатьto set up восстанавливать силы, оживлятьchromosome set хромосомный наборcontrol set контрольная группаcritical set биом. критическое множествоcritical set критическое множество (стат.)diploid chromosome set диплоидный хромосомный наборhaploid chromosome set гаплоидный хромосомный наборpreparatory set установочная реакцияEnglish-Russian dictionary of biology and biotechnology > set
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54 set off
set off а) отправляться (в путь); He set off for work an hour ago. Havingmissed the last bus, we had to set off walking. б) намереваться (делатьчто-л.) I set off to make the work by myself, but in the end I had to ask forhelp. в) уравновешивать; компенсировать; засчитывать (денежную сумму) Some ofyour debts can be set off by other money owing to you. At least there are goodrestaurants in this city to set off the disadvantages of the weather. г) выде-лять(ся); оттенять, выгодно подчеркивать; the frame sets off the picture кар-тина в этой раме выигрывает; The black cloth sets off the jewels nicely. д)отделять; выделять, отмечать Spoken words are set off from the rest of thesentence by speech marks. е) взрывать Terrorists have been setting off bombsin Underground trains. ж) побуждать (к чему-л., к какому-л. действию); вызы-вать (что-л.) to set off laughing рассмешить The politician's speech set offviolence in the crowd. з) coll. 'завести' (кого-л.) One amusing remark wasenough to set the crowd off. -
55 set against
set [sb.] against mettere [qcn.] contro [ person]to set oneself against sth. — mettersi contro qcs., opporsi a qcs.; set sth. against sth. (compare) confrontare qcs. con qcs.
the benefits seem small, set against the risks — i benefici sembrano miseri, se paragonati ai rischi
* * *vt + prep1)to set sb against sb/sth — mettere qn contro qn/qc2)to set sth against sth — contrapporre qc a qc* * *set [sb.] against mettere [qcn.] contro [ person]to set oneself against sth. — mettersi contro qcs., opporsi a qcs.; set sth. against sth. (compare) confrontare qcs. con qcs.
the benefits seem small, set against the risks — i benefici sembrano miseri, se paragonati ai rischi
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56 set down
set [sb., sth.] down fare scendere [ passenger]; mettere giù, posare [ object]; set down [sth.], set [sth.] down1) (establish) stabilire, fissare [ conditions]2) (record) fermare, fissare [event, fact]3) (land) fare atterrare [ helicopter]* * *((of a bus etc) to stop and let (passengers) out: The bus set us down outside the post-office.) fare scendere* * *vt + adv1) (put down: object) posare, (passenger) lasciare, far scendere2) (record) prendere nota dito set sth down in writing or on paper — mettere qc per iscritto or sulla carta
* * *set [sb., sth.] down fare scendere [ passenger]; mettere giù, posare [ object]; set down [sth.], set [sth.] down1) (establish) stabilire, fissare [ conditions]2) (record) fermare, fissare [event, fact]3) (land) fare atterrare [ helicopter] -
57 set-up
[ʹsetʌp] n1. выправка, осанка2. система, структура, организацияthe economic set-up of our national life - хозяйственный /экономический/ уклад нашей страны
a new set-up regarding the housing problem - новая установка в отношении жилищного вопроса
to readjust today's financial set-up - перестроить современную финансовую структуру
3. разг. положение, ситуация, обстановкаqueer set-up that! - странное дело!
the whole stormy set-up was bad for my nerves - вся эта напряжённая обстановка действовала мне на нервы
4. кино мизансцена, мизанкадр5. разг. план, заговор, интригаI've been working on this set-up for six months - я разрабатывал этот план шесть месяцев
6. разг. прибор, куверт ( в ресторане)7. сл. плохой боксёр или борец8. сл.1) фальсифицированная встреча по боксу или борьбе ( с заранее определённым победителем)2) лёгкая задача, пустячное дело9. амер. безалкогольный напиток, которым разбавляют спиртное; ≅ с прицепом10. тех. наладка, настройка11. полный состав ударных инструментов джаз-оркестра -
58 set out
set out а) выставлять (на продажу или на обозрение); The goods for salewere set out attractively. The gifts are set out for guests to admire. б) из-лагать; The committee's plans are set out in the report. в) отправляться; вы-ходить, выезжать, вылетать; He set out for work an hour ago. г) экипировать,снабдить всем необходимым (экспедицию и т. п.) д) украшать, делать более прив-лекательным The hat sets you out. е) намереваться (что-л. делать) this is notwhat I set out to learn when I look this course. ж) ясно, четко излагать (воп-рос, мысль и т. п.) If you set your answers out neatly, the examiners will beinfluenced in your favour. з) высаживать (семена, растения) и) накрывать (настол) Breakfast was set out in a small room. The young plants should be setout three inches apart. к) выступать (против противника) to set out againstthe enemy troops выступать против войск противника -
59 set forth
[ʹsetʹfɔ:θ] phr v1. отправляться (в путешествие и т. п.)to set forth on one's travels /on a journey/ - отправляться в путешествие
2. выставлять (напоказ)the presents were set forth for all to see - подарки были выставлены на всеобщее обозрение
3. излагать; формулироватьto set forth principles [scientific results, advantages] - излагать принципы [результаты научных исследований, преимущества]
to set forth one's grievances [views] clearly - чётко сформулировать свои претензии [взгляды]
to set forth one's opinions at length - подробно разъяснять свою точку зрения
conditions set forth in the contract - условия, оговорённые в контракте
the Constitution sets forth the rights and duties of the citizens of a nation - в конституции изложены права и обязанности граждан государства
4. издавать, печатать (литературные произведения, уставы и т. п.)these figures are more clearly set forth in tabular form - эти цифры будут нагляднее, если их напечатать в виде таблицы
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60 set
[set]1. v (set; set)1) (по)ставить, кластьto set up — устанавливать, учреждать
2) назначить2. n1) комплект, набор (инструментов и т. п.)2) сервиз3) группа; круг (лиц)4) прибор, аппарат5) сет (в теннисе)
См. также в других словарях:
Set — (s[e^]t), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Set}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Setting}.] [OE. setten, AS. setton; akin to OS. settian, OFries. setta, D. zetten, OHG. sezzen, G. setzen, Icel. setja, Sw. s[ a]tta, Dan. s?tte, Goth. satjan; causative from the root of E.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Set — (s[e^]t), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Set}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Setting}.] [OE. setten, AS. setton; akin to OS. settian, OFries. setta, D. zetten, OHG. sezzen, G. setzen, Icel. setja, Sw. s[ a]tta, Dan. s?tte, Goth. satjan; causative from the root of E.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
set — /set/, v., set, setting, n., adj., interj. v.t. 1. to put (something or someone) in a particular place: to set a vase on a table. 2. to place in a particular position or posture: Set the baby on his feet. 3. to place in some relation to something … Universalium
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set — [ sɛt ] n. m. • 1893; mot anglais I ♦ Anglic. Manche d un match de tennis, de ping pong, de volley ball. Gagner le premier set. Partie de tennis en cinq sets. Balle de set, qui décide du gain du set. II ♦ Set ou set de table : ensemble des… … Encyclopédie Universelle
set — Ⅰ. set [1] ► VERB (setting; past and past part. set) 1) put, lay, or stand in a specified place or position. 2) put, bring, or place into a specified state. 3) cause or instruct (someone) to do something. 4) give someone (a task) … English terms dictionary
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set*/*/*/ — [set] (past tense and past participle set) verb I 1) [T] to put someone or something in a position, or to be in a particular place or position Tea s ready, he told them and set down the tray.[/ex] She set the baby on the floor to play.[/ex] 2)… … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
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