be set to 設(shè)定為,為……
set 最基本的含義為“設(shè)定……”,“確定……”等,其被動(dòng)形式 be set to+動(dòng)詞表示“設(shè)定為……”,“確定為……”等。
例句:
She's set to receive it when she turns twenty-five.
如果她到了 25 歲,就可以得到這個(gè)了。
I'm sorry, but my phone was set to vibrate.
很抱歉,我的手機(jī)設(shè)置成振動(dòng)了。
When are you set to interview Bob?
你什么時(shí)候見(jiàn)鮑勃?
對(duì)話:
A: Is everyone ready to get started?
大家都準(zhǔn)備好開(kāi)始了嗎?
B: I think they are set to get to work.
我覺(jué)得他們都做好了工作的準(zhǔn)備。