
setter
词源
源自中古英语'setten'(设置)加后缀'-er',表示执行动作的人或物。猎犬名称源于它们会'set'(蹲伏)指示猎物位置的行为。
noun
❶ 指一种专门用于设置或调整某物的工具或装置,常用于机械或技术领域。
“The technician used a setter to adjust the machine's calibration.”
(技术人员用调节器调整了机器的校准。)
“This tool acts as a setter for the valve pressure.”
(这个工具用作阀门压力的调节装置。)
❶ 指一种猎犬品种,如爱尔兰雪达犬或英国雪达犬,以蹲伏姿势指示猎物位置而闻名。
“The Irish setter is known for its beautiful red coat.”
(爱尔兰雪达犬以其美丽的红色毛发而闻名。)
“My setter pointed at the pheasant hiding in the grass.”
(我的雪达犬指向了藏在草丛中的野鸡。)
verb
❶ 指某人或某物设置、安排或固定某事物的行为。
“She settered the table with fine china for the dinner party.”
(她为晚宴用精美瓷器布置了餐桌。)
“The jeweler settered the diamond carefully into the ring.”
(珠宝匠小心翼翼地将钻石镶嵌到戒指上。)
常见短语
setter in — 指开始进行某项活动或过程,通常用于正式或技术场合。
“The team will setter in the new project next Monday.”
(团队将于下周一启动新项目。)
setter up — 指建立或安装某物,使其准备就绪可以使用。
“It took us two hours to setter up the camping tent.”
(我们花了两个小时才搭好露营帐篷。)