set out

取りかかる、目指す

特定の目標を達成しようとして、活動に取りかかること。

やさしい英語で： To begin an activity with a particular goal that you intend to achieve.

• She set out to help others.
• We set out to build a safer bicycle.
• Did you achieve what you set out to do?

使い方： set out to + verb (She set out to write a guide for beginners.); set out with the aim of + -ing (They set out with the aim of improving local schools.)

類義語： undertake, embark on

よく使う表現： set out to win, set out to help

説明する、明記する

事実や規則、計画を、主に文章ではっきりと説明すること。

やさしい英語で： To explain facts, rules, or plans clearly, usually in writing.

• The letter sets out our plans.
• We set out the rules in a short document.
• Are the payment terms set out in the contract?

使い方： set something out (The report sets the main findings out clearly.)

類義語： explain, describe, outline

よく使う表現： set out something, set out rules

出発する

ある場所を離れ、旅を始めること。

やさしい英語で： To leave a place and begin a journey.

• We set out early.
• They set out for London before sunrise.
• When are you setting out on your trip?

使い方： set out for + destination (They set out for the coast at dawn.); set out on + journey (We set out on a long journey.)

類義語： leave, depart, set off

反対語： arrive

よく使う表現： set out early, set out for somewhere

並べる、配置する

人が見たり使ったりできるように、物を並べて置くこと。

やさしい英語で： To put things in positions where people can see or use them.

• Please set out the chairs.
• She set out plates for six guests.
• Have you set the tools out ready for tomorrow?

使い方： set something out (Please set the cups out on the table.)

類義語： arrange, lay out, put out

よく使う表現： set out something, set out chairs