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词汇 set forth something
释义
Idiom
set forth somethingset 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
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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
v.
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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