Word · Frequency #22826
setter
塞特犬
a long-haired dog formerly trained to crouch on finding game but now to point
- 1.
A typesetter.
排字工人,排版者。
- 2.
One who sets something, such as a challenge or an examination.
出题者,如出难题或考卷的人。
- 3.
Any of several long-haired breeds of hunting dog that set when they have scented game.
一种长毛猎犬,嗅到猎物时会蹲下指示。
- 4.
The player who is responsible for setting, or passing, the ball to teammates for an attack.
二传手,负责传球给队友进攻的球员。
- 5.
A function used to modify the value of some property of an object, contrasted with the getter.
设置函数,用于修改对象属性值的函数,与getter相对。
- 6.
A game or match that lasts a certain number of sets.
以一定盘数进行的比赛或对战。
- 7.
One who hunts victims for sharpers.
为骗子物色猎物的人。
- 8.
One who adapts words to music in composition.
将歌词谱成音乐的人。
- 9.
A shallow seggar for porcelain.
一种用于瓷器的浅匣钵。
排字工人,排版者。；出题者,如出难题或考卷的人。；一种长毛猎犬,嗅到猎物时会蹲下指示。；二传手,负责传球给队友进攻的球员。；设置函数,用于修改对象属性值的函数,与getter相对。
In use
We adopted a friendly setter from the animal shelter last spring.
At the dog show, setters were praised for their silky coats and calm manner.
My neighbor's setter loves running across the open field every morning.
a setter of [something]
“setter of” 常用来表示“安装或设置某物的人”。
A setter of tiles must be precise.
铺设瓷砖的工人必须精准。
a setter used for [purpose]
塞特犬是一种猎犬，善于发现猎物并指示位置。
A setter used for hunting needs daily exercise.
用于狩猎的塞特犬需要每天锻炼。
Common mistakes
The setter are barking loudly.
Connections
Collocations
- Irish setter
- 爱尔兰塞特犬
- The Irish setter is known for its rich red coat.爱尔兰塞特犬以其浓密的红色被毛而闻名。
- English setter
- 英国塞特犬
- An English setter needs plenty of daily exercise.英国塞特犬需要大量的日常运动。
- Gordon setter
- 戈登塞特犬
- Our Gordon setter loves running through the fields.我们的戈登塞特犬喜欢在田野里奔跑。
- setter puppy
- 塞特犬幼犬
- The setter puppy is learning to point at birds.这只塞特犬幼犬正在学习指示鸟类的位置。
- setter breeds
- 塞特犬品种
- Setter breeds are known for their stamina and intelligence.塞特犬品种以耐力和聪明著称。
- setter mix
Learner notes
Memory Tip
想象猎犬发现猎物后蹲下“set”住不动——setter就是会“蹲点”的长毛猎犬。
Context & Register
语域：neutral 常见场景：dog breeding、hunting、pet care 作为犬种名称，setter 通常为中性用词，多用于犬类繁殖、狩猎或宠物饲养等话题；在正式词典或动物类文章中也很常见。
Pronunciation & Spelling
Genuine rhymes with setter: better, letter, getter, wetter, sweater, debtor (all end in /etə/; note sweater spells 'ea' as /e/ and debtor has a silent b). Lookalike warning: seater is spelled similarly but pronounced /ˈsiːtə/, so it does not rhyme.
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 1，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
Learn the forms together
页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.