set

lay, place, put, set

这些动词均有“放”之意。
lay: 指小心地把人或物平放或横放，侧重动作安稳。
place: 较正式用词，指把某物放在一个正确的位置上，侧重动作的正确。
put: 普通用词，含义较广泛。指把人或物置于某处，并将其留在该处。
set: 普通用词，指为了某种目的而将人或物放在一定位置上。指物时多指立着放。

名词 set:

1. a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
2. (mathematics) an abstract collection of numbers or symbols
3. several exercises intended to be done in series
   同义词：exercise set
4. representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production
   同义词：stage set
5. an unofficial association of people or groups
   同义词：circle, band, lot
6. a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
   同义词：bent
7. the act of putting something in position
8. a unit of play in tennis or squash
9. the process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization
   同义词：hardening, solidifying, solidification, curing
10. evil Egyptian god with the head of a beast that has high square ears and a long snout; brother and murderer of Osiris
    同义词：Seth
11. the descent of a heavenly body below the horizon
12. (psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way
    同义词：readiness
13. any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals

动词 set:

1. put into a certain place or abstract location
   同义词：put, place, pose, position, lay
2. fix conclusively or authoritatively
   同义词：determine
3. decide upon or fix definitely
   同义词：specify, determine, fix, limit
4. establish as the highest level or best performance
   同义词：mark
5. put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state
6. fix in a border
7. make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
   同义词：fix, prepare, set up, ready, gear up
8. set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly
9. locate
   同义词：localize, localise, place
10. disappear beyond the horizon
    同义词：go down, go under
11. adapt for performance in a different way
    同义词：arrange
12. put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground
    同义词：plant
13. apply or start
14. become gelatinous
    同义词：jell, congeal
15. set in type
    同义词：typeset
16. put into a position that will restore a normal state
17. insert (a nail or screw below the surface, as into a countersink)
    同义词：countersink
18. give a fine, sharp edge to a knife or razor
19. urge a dog to attack someone
    同义词：sic
20. estimate
    同义词：place, put
21. equip with sails or masts
    同义词：rig, set up
22. get ready for a particular purpose or event
    同义词：set up, lay out
23. alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
    同义词：adjust, correct
24. bear fruit
    同义词：fructify
25. arrange attractively
    同义词：dress, arrange, do, coif, coiffe, coiffure

形容词 set:

1. (usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed
   同义词：fit, primed
2. fixed and unmoving
   同义词：fixed, rigid
3. situated in a particular spot or position
   同义词：located, placed, situated
4. set down according to a plan:"a carefully laid table with places set for four people"
   同义词：laid
5. being below the horizon
6. determined or decided upon as by an authority
   同义词：determined, dictated
7. converted to solid form (as concrete)
   同义词：hardened

1. She admired the firm set of his shoulders.
   她喜欢他的肩膀很结实。
2. I rely on you to set a good example.
   我全靠你来树立个好榜样
3. She's in the top set in maths.
   她在数学成绩最好的班上。
4. She set the foods and drink before the guest.
   她把食物和饮料放在客人面前。
5. Do you have a color TV set?
   你有彩色电视机吗？
6. Nothing in the world is too hard to do if we set our minds on it.
   世上无难事，只怕有心人。
7. I received a set of gardening tools on my birthday.
   生日那天，我收到一套园艺工具。
8. I can't stop you if you are set on going.
   如果你决意要走，我也留不住你。