词汇 | set-the-scene |
释义 | set the sceneidiom to describe a situation where something is about to happen: 描述实况;叙述背景 First, let's set the scene - it was a dark, wet night with a strong wind blowing.首先,我们来描述一下故事发生的背景——那是一个漆黑的夜晚,下着雨,狂风呼啸。 to make something possible or likely to happen: (为…)做好准备(或铺垫) His resignation set the scene for a company crisis.他的辞职引发了一场公司危机。 Defining & explaining account (to someone) for something accountability adumbrate adumbration annotation annotator belabour demythologize excuse extenuate indefinably indescribably inexpressibly justificatory lay something out outline sketch spell walk through something what is he, are they, etc. like?idiom You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Helping and co-operating |
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