Word · CEFR B1 · Frequency #2197
setting
背景；环境
The time, place, and circumstances in which something happens or is set.
- 1.
The time, place and circumstance in which something (such as a story or picture) is set; context; scenario.
设定(如故事或图片)的时间、地点和背景。
- 2.
the context and environment in which something is set
某事物所在的背景和环境
- 3.
The act of setting (various senses).
设定(各种含义)的动作。
- 4.
the state of the environment in which a situation exists
某种情况存在的环境状态
- 5.
A piece of metal in which a precious stone or gem is fixed to form a piece of jewelry.
镶嵌宝石的金属底座。
- 6.
arrangement of scenery and properties to represent the place where a play or movie is enacted
为戏剧或电影布置的场景和道具
- 7.
A level or placement to which a knob or control is set.
旋钮或控制器设定的位置。
- 8.
The act of marking the position of game, as a setter does.
标定猎物位置的动作。
- 9.
Hunting with a setter.
用塞特猎犬狩猎。
- 10.
Something set in, or inserted.
镶嵌或嵌入的东西。
- 11.
A piece of vocal or choral music composed for particular words (set to music).
为特定歌词谱写的声乐或合唱曲。
- 12.
The mounting of a play, etc., for the stage.
戏剧等的舞台布景。
- 13.
The direction of a current of wind.
风的方向。
设置值；档位；舞台布景；场景布置；镶座；镶嵌底座；放置；设定；配曲；谱曲
In use
The novel's setting is a small village in the 19th century.
The stage setting for the play was incredibly realistic.
The beach resort provides a perfect setting for a relaxing vacation.
the perfect setting for a ghost story
you can't do that in a university setting
setting for sth
The park is a perfect setting for a picnic.
这个公园是野餐的绝佳环境。
in a setting
He works in a formal setting.
Connections
Collocations
- place setting
- （一人用的）餐具摆放
- Each place setting includes a fork, knife, and spoon.每个座位餐具摆放包括叉子、刀和勺子。
- table setting
- 餐桌布置
- She learned the proper table setting for a formal dinner.她学会了正式晚宴的餐桌布置。
- social setting
- 社会环境
- He feels nervous in a formal social setting.他在正式的社交环境中感到紧张。
- natural setting
- 自然环境
- The resort is located in a beautiful natural setting.度假村位于一个美丽的自然环境中。
- stage setting
- 舞台布景
- The stage setting created a mysterious atmosphere.舞台布景营造了一种神秘的气氛。
- story setting
Learner notes
Memory Tip
setting = set + ting，把东西放在厅里，即环境或布景。
Context & Register
正式度：中性。常见使用场景：文学、影视、日常对话。注意：多用于描述环境背景，而非技术设置。
Pronunciation & Spelling
All listed words rhyme with 'setting' as they share the stressed vowel /ɛ/ and the ending /tɪŋ/. However, be cautious: other words ending in 'ing' like 'eating' (/ˈiːtɪŋ/) do not rhyme.
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 2，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
Learn the forms together
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