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●set the ˈscene/ˈstage (for sth)1. give sb the information they need in order to understand what comes next （向…）叙述背景◆The first few chapters of the book just set the scene.
这本书的开头几章只是背景介绍。2. create the conditions in which sth can easily happen （为…）创造条件，作好准备◆His arrival set the scene for another argument.
他的到来又引起了一场争论。◆With so many economic and political problems, the stage was set for another war.
存在这么多经济和政治问题，引发新的战争在所难免。 |
