英语词汇“set forth”的读音、翻译、释义、用法及例句-青年旅行网

词汇

set forth

释义

Idiom

set forth (on something) and launch forth (on something)

Theme: BEGINNINGS

to start out on something.

We intend to set forth on our journey very early in the morning.What time will you launch forth?

to begin presenting a speech or an explanation.

As soon as John set forth on his speech, three people walked out.Every time he launches forth, somebody walks out.

Idiom

set forthset forth (something)

to explain or state something officially.

Our views were set forth by our attorney in her March 13th letter.The board set forth the conditions for her release.Selina based her argument on the rights set forth in the First Amendment of the Constitution.

Usage notes: usually said about something stated in writing

Phr V

set forth

sets, setting, set

set forth sth

formal to clearly state an opinion, idea, or set of facts

He set forth his views in various critical works.

set forth

literary to start a journey

We set forth at daybreak, our packs strapped to our backs.

phraseset forth1. set forth sth formal to explain ideas, facts, or opinions in a clearly organized way, by writing or speaking: Rousseau set forth his views on education in his book "Emile". Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Iceland have set forth joint plans to cope with environmental disasters such as oil spills in Arctic waters.■ SIMILAR TO: set out2. set forth literary to begin a journey: They were about to set forth on a voyage into the unknown. At once, Richard set forth for Cyprus, where he defeated Isaac and rescued his sister and bride.■ SIMILAR TO: set off, set out

set forth

1. To present or offer some information or explanation to be considered. The hijackers set forth their list of demands from police. His essay sets forth a unique interpretation of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream.

2. To begin traveling; to start a journey. We're setting forth for South America tomorrow to begin our study of the Amazon rainforest. Sleep well—we set forth at daybreak.

set something forth

to explain something; to present some information. She set her ideas forth in an organized and interesting manner. Please set forth your thoughts quickly and concisely.

set forth

1. Also, put forth. Start a journey, as in We plan to set forth at daybreak, or They put forth for France tomorrow. [c. 1400]

2. Present for consideration; also, express in words, as in She set forth a very sensible plan, or We need to set forth our ideas clearly. [Early 1500s]

3. See put forth, def. 3.

set forth

or set forward

1. To present something for consideration; propose something: In this essay, the author sets forth her philosophy of film. The committee revised the proposal and set it forth for consideration.

2. To begin a journey: The scientist set forth into the volcano crater to gather a lava sample.

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