【Collocations大集合】#20『set me off』跟『set me up』意思一樣嗎? 來學 set 的 16 個重要搭配詞用法（上）

My boss always has a full agenda. 
我的老闆的行程總是滿檔。

What's on the agenda this morning?
今早的議程為何?

It s only natural that the boss sets the agenda of the weekly meetings.
由老闆來擬訂週會的議程才是正常的。

Reporters always work under great pressure to meet the deadline.
記者總是在趕截稿時間的極大壓力下工作。

The doctor told me that I should limit myself to two cups of tea a day.
醫生告訴我我應該限制自己一天只能喝 2 杯茶。

If you exceed the speed limit, you'll get a ticket.
你如果超過速限，就會吃上罰單。

I can help you, but within limits.
我可以幫你，但是有限度的。

I think Cindy is sitting in the forward part of the upper deck.
我想辛蒂正坐在上層甲板的前面。

Please forward these emails to Harry.
請將這些電子郵件轉寄給哈利。

The forward kicked the ball and scored a goal.
那前鋒踢球，並進了一球。

The airline took precautions to ensure flight safety.
航空公司採取預防措施以確保飛航安全。

Hard work does not necessarily ensure success. Sometimes good luck counts.
努力工作並不確保成功。有時候好運蠻重要的。

After the completion of this project, I will fly to Jamaica for a nice vacation.
完成這項計畫後，我要飛往牙買加好好度個假。

I'd like to open a savings account at the bank.
我想在銀行開一個儲蓄帳戶。

I read an account of the plane crash in the newspaper.
我在報紙上讀到一篇有關墜機事件的報導。

Larry failed the exam on account of laziness.
賴瑞因懶惰而沒通過考試。

Before asking Bob to handle this huge mission, you should take his physical condition into account.
你要鮑伯處理此一艱鉅的任務之前，應要先考慮他的身體狀況。

Hard work accounts for Daisy's success.
努力是黛西成功的原因。

Before using the service, you need to set up an account.
在使用這項服務之前，你需要建立帳號。

That valuable piece of artwork is an antique. 
那件值錢的藝術品是件古董。

This store deals in antique furniture. 
這家商店從事古董傢俱的買賣。

I bumped into a table and broke a vase.
我撞到桌子，打破了一個花瓶。

A lion was caught in the hunter’s trap.
一頭獅子困在獵人的陷阱中。

Don’t fall into the trap of buying more than you need.
別掉入圈套去買你不需要的東西。

The reporter asked the natives how they trap animals.
記者問當地人他們是如何設陷阱捕捉動物的。

Many people were trapped in the building when a fire broke out.
失火時，很多人被困在大樓裡。

Next month I'm taking a writing course.
下個月我要修一門寫作課。

The course takes the runners through the woods.
這條路線會帶跑者們穿越樹林。

They'll find time to read in the course of their travels.
他們在旅途中會找時間閱讀。

The main course is steak.
主菜是牛排。

Tammy's tears coursed down her cheeks.
譚美的眼淚滾落她的雙頰。

Changing the course of the river would lead to serious environmental problems.
將河流改道會導致嚴重的環境問題。

Barry dropped his phone but then caught it.
貝瑞弄掉他的電話但是抓住了。

The chocolate cake really caught Lucy’s eye.
巧克力蛋糕吸引了露西的目光。

Joe caught a bee in a glass jar.
喬用玻璃罐逮到了一隻蜜蜂。

Every day, Steve catches a bus to work.
史蒂夫每天搭公車去上班。

Ronnie ran to catch up with his big brother.
羅尼奔跑以追趕上他哥哥。

The wood was too wet to catch on fire.
木頭太溼了，很難起火。

Troy made the catch by jumping into the air.
特洛伊跳到空中接住那顆球。

The low price seems great, but the catch is the expensive shipping.
低廉的價格看似很讚，但隱藏的陷阱是昂貴的運費。

The thief was caught at last.
小偷最後被抓到了。

The captain told the sailors to raise the sails.
船長要水手們將帆升起。

The captain said that the plane would be landing soon.
機長宣布飛機即將著陸。

The sails of the boat flapped in the strong wind.
這艘船的帆在強風中擺動著。

As the ship sailed to Europe, it faced heavy waves.
這艘船航向歐洲時遇到了巨浪。

It was a nice day to sail a boat on the lake.
今天在湖泊上開船過得真愉快。

Judy’s father taught her how to sail when she was young.
茱蒂年輕時，她父親有教她如何駕船。

We can’t afford to lose Mr. Johnson. He's a very important client of ours.
我們萬萬不能失去強森先生。他可是我們非常重要的客戶。

The lawyer is trying his best to prove that his client is clear of any charges.
這名律師正盡力證明他的委託人是無罪的。

I gave my wife a ruby ring as her birthday present.
我送我太太一枚紅寶石戒指當作生日禮物。

Mr. Lai is away on business at present.
賴先生目前出差中。

My present English teacher is from Seattle.
我目前的英文老師來自西雅圖。

Now that the whole class is present, let’s begin the lesson.
既然全班都在場，我們開始上課吧。

Failure is the mother of success.
失敗為成功之母。— 諺語

The party turned out to be a complete failure.
這次派對辦得完全失敗。

There was a power failure throughout the whole city.
整個城市都停電了。

Industry in this small country has been developing quickly in recent years.
近年來，這小國工業的發展很迅速。

The fashion industry would be an interesting one to get into.
從事時裝業會很有意思。

This plant only grows in the tropics.
這種植物只生長在熱帶地區。

Nobody likes to live near a power plant.
沒人喜歡住在發電廠附近。

I saw farmers planting seeds in the fields.
我看到農人在田裡播種。

We have found a lot of evidence against John. 
我們發現很多不利於約翰的證據。

The king loves the queen very much, as evidenced by a large palace he built for her.
國王非常愛皇后，他為她建造的這座大皇宮可以作證。

After David called the police, they quickly arrived at the crime scene.
大衛報警後，警方迅速抵達犯罪現場。

The evidence shows that Peter is guilty of robbing the bank.
證據顯示彼得搶劫銀行有罪。

When Oliver broke the vase, he said nothing but looked guilty.
奧利佛打破花瓶時一句話也沒說，但看起來很內疚。

The water is so clear that I can see fish swimming around.
水好清澈，我可以看到魚兒游來游去。

The sky was clear after a thunderstorm.
大雷雨過後，天空晴朗無雲。

Ben has a clear plan for his future career.
班對未來的職業有明確的計畫。

Clear the dishes from the table after you’ve finished.
你吃完以後，把桌上的碗盤收拾乾淨。

I can hear your voice loud and clear.
我可以清楚地聽到你的聲音。

It is unrealistic to expect everything to get better at once.
期待每件事能立即改善是不切實際的。

 The bill set a precedent for human rights 
legislation. 
這個法案開人權立法的先例。

An athlete should know the importance of warming up.
運動員應該知道暖身的重要性。

It seems that there is no cure for athlete’s foot.
香港腳似乎沒有治癒方法。

When it comes to the 100-meter race, my friend Kathy is second to none.
說到百米賽跑，沒人可以跑贏我朋友凱西。

Where is the water meter for this apartment?
這棟公寓的水表在哪裡？

Frank dashed to the toilet as soon as the film was over.
電影一結束，法蘭克馬上急奔廁所。

Frank made a dash for the toilet as soon as the film was over.
電影一結束，法蘭克馬上急奔廁所。

Mary dashed John's dreams when she told him she had no interest in him at all.
瑪莉告訴約翰她對他一點興趣都沒有，讓約翰的夢想全都落空了。

Phoebe won first prize in the women's 100-meter dash.
菲比贏得女子一百公尺短跑比賽第一名。

Sarah dashed after the thief who stole her purse.
莎拉衝向偷走她錢包的小偷。

I’ll take you to court if you do not issue a public apology.
如果你不公開道歉，我會告你。

Mandy and Selene are having a friendly game on the tennis court.
蔓蒂和賽琳正在網球場打友誼賽。

Some of Pat’s colleagues started to court him after he was promoted.
派特的幾個同事在他升遷後開始向他獻殷勤。

Tom has been courting Susan for six years.
湯姆追求蘇珊 6 年了。

If you break the rules, you will be punished.
你如果違反規則就會被處罰。

The king has ruled this kingdom for forty years.
國王統治這個國家 40 年了。

Taiwan was under Japanese rule for fifty years.
臺灣被日本統治過 50 年。

My father makes it a rule to get up early.
我爸爸有早起的習慣。

As a rule, I get up at eight in the morning.
通常我都是早上 8 點起床。

What are you planning to do in the future?
你未來計劃要做什麼？

I’m planning to go on a working holiday in the near future.
我計劃要在不久後去打工度假。

It is our duty to preserve the environment for future generations.
替未來的世代保護環境是我們的責任。

It was a case of love at first sight.

這就是一見鍾情的例子。

In that case, I have nothing else to say.

那樣的話，我沒有其他要說的了。

You should take a sweater, in case it gets cold.

你應該帶件毛衣，以防天氣變冷。

In case of emergency, call this number.

萬一有緊急事件，請打這個號碼。

The rich woman cased the expensive jewelry in a leather box.

這名有錢的女子把昂貴珠寶裝入一個皮革製的箱子裡。

The police are still looking into the case.

警方仍在調查這件案子。

Our business has been prosperous over the past three years.
過去 3 年來，我們的生意蒸蒸日上。

Arthur is currently on business in Japan.
亞瑟目前正在日本出差。

It’s none of your business.
不關你的事。

I’m not joking. I mean business.
我可不是在開玩笑。我是認真的。

The company is going out of business soon.
這家公司就要倒閉了。

He kept me company until the bus came.
他陪我直到公車來為止。

This product is the result of long experiments.
這個產品是長期實驗的結果

The group opposed any experiments on living animals.
該團體反對用動物活體做任何的實驗。

Some researchers were experimenting on the rabbits.
一些研究人員正在對那些兔子做實驗。

This time I’ll experiment with a different chemical.
這次我要用不同的化學藥劑做實驗。

The man talking with Megan is my dancing partner.
和梅根說話的那個人是我的舞伴。

Germany is one of our major trading partners in Europe.
德國是我們在歐洲主要貿易夥伴國之一。

Is it true that Julie's partner is a German?
茱莉的老公是德國人，是真的嗎？

Customers can return the items at any partner shop.
顧客可以在任一合作店家退貨。

With my father’s support, I have been able to pursue my  dreams.
有了我爸的支持，我才能夠去追尋我的夢想。
 

Willy pursued the beautiful girl, who eventually fell in love with him.
威利追求那位美眉，最後兩人墜入情網。

Many students pursue higher education abroad.
許多學生到國外進修高等教育。

We made an inventory of everything in our warehouse.
我們將倉庫裡的所有東西列了張清單。

Every month, we take an inventory of our stock in the store. 
每月我們都盤點店裡的存貨。

The management of the factory was a tough job.
管理這家工廠是個艱難的工作。

The union decided to go on strike after management refused to give way.
資方拒絕讓步後，工會決定罷工。

Management decided to give everyone the day off.
管理階層決定給所有人放一天假。

The boy wants to be a scientist when he grows up.
這名小男孩長大後要當科學家。

The effectiveness of the new medicine was proven through several clinical trials.
這種新藥的有效性已透過多次臨床試驗證明。

The drug is efficient in getting rid of a cold.
這個藥治療感冒很有效。

Andy has been taking drugs for high blood pressure for almost a year.
安迪已經吃高血壓的藥將近有一年了。

Never take drugs, or you’ll be sorry for the rest of your life.
絕對不要吸毒，否則你會後悔一輩子。

Drug trafficking is illegal in almost every country.
幾乎在每一個國家毒品交易都是非法的。

Be careful! The juice might be drugged.
小心！這果汁可能被下藥。

I like Haley because she always talks in a gentle tone.
我喜歡海莉，因為她總是用溫和的語氣說話。

The guitar has a clean and beautiful tone.
這把吉他的音色純淨美妙。

I’m not in the mood to go to the movies with you.
Just leave me alone.
我沒有心情跟你去看電影。不管我就行了。

Don’t talk to Eric―he’s in a bad mood.
不要和艾瑞克說話 — 他心情不好。

The matter will be discussed at the upcoming meeting.
這件事會在即將召開的會議中討論。

The city is a vibrant commercial center that
attracts many people to work.
那座城市是活躍的商業中心，吸引許多人在該地工作。

The garden was filled with vibrant flowers of many colors. 花園裡開滿了五顏六色的鮮豔花朵。

Everyone was in a festive mood as the New Year's Eve countdown began.
跨年夜一開始倒數，每個人都充滿著歡樂的興奮情緒。

It has long been a tradition for the Chinese to set off firecrackers in celebration of the Lunar New Year.
中國人長久以來就有放鞭炮慶祝農曆新年的傳統。

The new mural was a celebration of the city's diverse culture.
那幅新壁畫頌揚著這座城市多元的文化。

Cultural celebrations help preserve traditions across changing times.
文化慶祝活動有助於在變遷的時代中保存傳統。

I didn’t want to alarm our grandmother so I didn’t tell her that my mother was sick.
我不想驚動我外婆，所以我沒有告訴她我母親生病了。

The guards said they still had no idea what set off the fire alarm in this building.
守衛說他們仍不知道是什麼觸動了這座大樓的火災警報器。

The alarm clock went off at seven.
鬧鐘在 7 點鐘響起。

Bill wears a gold chain around his neck.
比爾的脖子上掛了條金鍊子。

The ice cream parlor around the corner is part of a 10-location chain in this city.
附近的那家冰淇淋店是本市有 10 家店面的連鎖店的其中一家。

The dog is chained to the tree.
狗被用鍊子拴在那棵樹。

Last night’s fireworks were really impressive.
昨晚的煙火秀真讓人印象深刻。

In the evening, colorful fireworks were set off along the river in celebration of the National Day.
晚間時分，有人沿著河畔施放五彩繽紛的煙火慶祝國慶。

In Chinese communities throughout the world, people set off firecrackers in celebration of Lunar New Year. 在世界各地的華人社區，大家都會放鞭炮慶祝農曆新年。

David’s back was seriously injured in a car accident.
大衛在一場車禍中背部受到重傷。

Jerry hit the woman by accident and apologized to her.
傑瑞不小心撞到了那女子，就向她道歉。

The number of motor vehicles on the roads rose by 30% last year.
去年道路車輛的數量成長了 30%。

The scientist made a great discovery while he was doing the experiments.
這位科學家在做實驗時有了重大發現。

Pompeii was seen as one of the most important discoveries in history.
龐貝城被視為歷史上最重要的發現之一。

Perhaps we have put too much faith in the power of technology.
或許我們太過相信科技的力量了。

Innovation is the key to success in the fast-changing business world.
在這個瞬息萬變的商場上，創新是成功的關鍵。

The company's latest product is a major innovation.
這間公司的最新產品是一項重大的創新。

Daniel’s coworkers celebrated his promotion with a party.
丹尼爾的同事開派對慶祝他的升遷。

I don’t like Jim because of his rude manners.
我不喜歡吉姆，因為他很無禮。

Did the teacher make any comments on your 
speech?

老師對你的演說有什麼評論嗎？

Did the teacher comment on your speech?
老師對你的演說有什麼評論嗎？

I was unhappy when Ray commented on my new shoes.
瑞評論我的新鞋時，我很不高興。

This movie sparked heated comments online, with mixed reviews.
這部電影在網路上引起了熱烈的評論，褒貶不一。

The host asked the singer how she came up with the song, and she responded that it all just came out naturally.
主持人問那位歌手她是怎麼想出這首歌的，她回答說這一切都是自然而然寫出來的。

I asked Katie a math question and she responded to it quickly.
我問凱蒂一個數學問題，她很快便回答我。

The patient responded well to the new medicine.
病人對新藥的反應良好。

The teacher responded with a smile when the students waved at her.
當學生們向那位老師揮手時，她報以微笑。

All the money donated will go towards renovating this old temple. 所有捐款都將用來重修這座舊廟宇。

This church offers English instruction to immigrants.
這間教堂為移民提供英語指導。

Follow my instructions carefully, or you’re likely to make mistakes.
小心地遵從我的指示，否則你可能會犯錯。

Read the instructions carefully before operating the machine.
仔細看完說明書後再操作機器。

If you know how to assemble the computer yourself, you can save lots of money.
你自己若懂得組裝電腦，便可以省下很多錢。

The boy can take the parts apart, but he can't assemble them.
那個小男生懂得把零件分解，卻無法將它們組合起來。

The elderly people assembled in the hospital for free flu shots.
老人家們聚集在醫院裡打免費的流感疫苗。

This piece of furniture Paul bought last week is said to have a long history.
保羅上星期買的這件傢俱據說歷史悠久。

That novel George wrote soon turned out to be a bestseller.
喬治寫的那本小說很快就成了暢銷書。

John came up with a novel idea.
約翰想出了一個很新穎的點子。

Peter has decided to go on a journey to southern Taiwan next month.
彼得已決定下個月到南臺灣旅遊。

I journeyed to Japan last summer and had a fantastic time there.
去年夏天我到日本旅遊，在那兒我玩得很愉快。

I went on a journey to Japan last summer and had a fantastic time there.
去年夏天我到日本旅遊，在那兒我玩得很愉快。

I went on a trip to Japan last summer and had a fantastic time there.
去年夏天我到日本旅遊，在那兒我玩得很愉快。

I took a trip to Japan last summer and had a great time there.
去年夏天我到日本旅遊，在那兒我玩得很愉快。

I traveled to Japan last summer and had a wonderful time there.
去年夏天我到日本旅遊，在那兒我玩得很愉快。

It is said that Columbus arrived here but did not explore the area.
據說哥倫布到過這裡，但沒有探索這個地區。

The captain explored the causes of the leak.
船長尋找造成進水的原因。

No gas station can be found in such a remote town.
在如此偏遠的小鎮，一間加油站都找不到。

Aunt Susan is a remote relative of mine.
蘇珊姑媽是我的遠親。

There’s not even a remote chance that Porter will pass the driving test. He’s color-blind.
波特要考到駕照根本是機會渺茫。他是個色盲。

The team used a remote system to control the machine.
團隊使用遠端系統來控制那臺機器。

The government is going to send troops to maintain peace in this region.
政府將派軍隊來維持這地區的和平。

The shop attracts customers not only from surrounding areas but also from other countries.
那間店不只吸引周圍地區的顧客，也吸引了外國客。

The structure of the poem is very complicated.
這首詩的結構很複雜。

The monument is a famous structure in town. 
這座紀念碑是鎮上有名的建築。

Every person’s fingerprints are unique. No two people’s are alike.
每個人的指紋都是獨一無二的。沒有人是相同的。

Kiwi birds are unique to New Zealand. Nowhere else can you find them.
鷸鴕為紐西蘭所獨有，其他地方都找不到。

Mary has a talent for drawing.
瑪莉有繪畫天分。

Mary is talented in drawing.
瑪莉有繪畫天分。

Maggie was born with a talent for singing.
瑪姬天生就有唱歌的天賦。

Mozart’s father himself was a talented musician and composer.
莫札特的父親本身就是個才華洋溢的音樂家兼作曲家。

Ted’s determination to quit smoking turned out to be in vain.
泰德戒菸的決心最後宣告失敗。
 

The team won the game through hard work and determination.
這支隊伍靠著努力和決心贏得了比賽。

The reporter violated the ethics of his profession by revealing the source’s identity.
這名記者因透露消息來源的身分而違反了職業道德。

The progress of science is often restricted by a code of ethics.
科學的發展常被道德規範給限制住。

Being ill-tempered, John has difficulty getting along with colleagues.
約翰脾氣不好，跟同事處不來。

That shirt is of high quality, and the price is reasonable.
那件襯衫品質很好，價格又合理。

What do you think is the most important quality of a good teacher?
你認為好老師最重要的特質是什麼？

There were 300 competitors in the marathon.
那場馬拉松共有 300 名參賽者。

Ted became a volunteer after his retirement from business.
泰德自企業界退休後就成了一名義工。

Would you like to open a savings account or a checking account?
您想開儲蓄戶頭還是支票戶頭呢？

Joseph stepped forth, inviting his girlfriend to dance with him.
喬瑟夫往前走，邀請他女友一起跳支舞。

Henry walked back and forth, looking very impatient.
亨利前後來回地走著，看來很不耐煩。

I put forth my ideas at the meeting, and to my great joy, my boss accepted all of them.
我在開會時提出了我的看法，而令我很高興的是，老闆全部接受了。

In the library, there are many novels, magazines, periodicals, and so forth.
圖書館裡有很多小說、雜誌和期刊等等。

The prisoner was punished for trying to escape.
該囚犯因企圖逃獄而被懲罰。

Your sentences should be short and meaningful.
你的句子應該要簡短且有意義。

Tom received a five-year prison sentence.
湯姆被判坐牢 5 年。

The criminal was sentenced to life imprisonment.
該名罪犯被判終生監禁。

The robber was sentenced to ten years in prison.
該搶匪被判 10 年有期徒刑。

I suggest you consult a lawyer.
我建議你去請教律師。

Allen was having an argument with his wife about their children.
亞倫正為了孩子們的事和太太起爭執。

A summary should be as clear and concise as possible.
一篇綱要要盡量簡要清楚。

The little girl answered her teacher’s question in a confident manner.
小女孩很有自信地回答了老師的問題。

Jill has changed her manner toward Michael.
吉兒已經改變了她對邁可的態度。

Why don’t the couple sitting at the table over there teach their children good manners?
坐那桌的夫妻怎麼不教他們的小孩要懂禮貌呢？

Have you bought this dictionary’s current edition?
你買了這字典的最新版本了嗎？

Strong ocean currents often cause rapid and high waves.
強勁的洋流時常引起快速又很高的浪潮。

Learning things is like sailing a boat against the current; it either advances or retreats.
學如逆水行舟，不進則退。

Don’t get on the train when it’s in motion.
火車開動了就不要上車。

Gordon left no stone unturned in his search for the person who had saved his life.
戈登千方百計地想找出他的救命恩人。

My school is a stone’s throw from here.
我學校離這兒只有幾步遠而已。

The protesters were arrested because they stoned the police.
那些抗議人士因向警察扔石頭而被捕。

It is necessary for you to punch in by eight o’clock every morning.
你每天早上一定要在 8 點前打卡上班。

The train was delayed, so we were 10 hours late when we got to our destination.
火車延誤了，因此我們到達目的地時晚了 10 個小時。

Hawaii has always been a hot-spot tourist destination.
夏威夷一直是個熱門的觀光勝地。

Education is not a final destination but a journey of growth and discovery.
教育並非最後的終點，而是一場成長與探索之旅。