set about doing

片語動詞所屬單字set

set about doing — 片語動詞

1. to start doing a particular activity in a focused way — used when naming the act

1.片語動詞
釋義

著手做某事

to start doing a particular activity in a focused way — used when naming the activity directly with an -ing verb.

例句

Astrid set about painting the kitchen walls a soft shade of yellow.

The children set about building a snowman as soon as the storm ended.