Phrase
set forth
verb
阐明，陈述
to explain or state something clearly
正式用语
- 1.
To state; describe; give an account of.
陈述；描述；说明
- 2.
To present for consideration; to propose.
提出以供考虑；提议
- 3.
To begin a journey or expedition.
出发；启程
- 4.
To start.
开始
出发，启程；陈述；描述；说明；提出以供考虑；提议；出发；启程；开始
In use
The professor set forth his theory in a clear and compelling manner.
The company set forth a new policy to improve workplace safety.
We will set forth at dawn to reach the mountain before noon.
set forth + 名词短语
用于正式场合，表示提出或阐明观点、计划等。
The professor set forth his theory in a detailed paper.
教授在一篇详细的论文中阐述了他的理论。
set forth + for/to + 地点
表示启程、出发，常与for或to连用。
The expedition set forth for the Arctic early in the morning.
探险队一大早就出发前往北极。
Common mistakes
He set forth in the speech.
Connections
Confusing words
Word family
- sets forth
- third person singular
- setting forth
- present participle
Learner notes
Grammar Note
常用于正式场合，表示阐明或提出某个观点或计划。
Learn the forms together
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