set in

英 [set ɪn]

美 [set ɪn]

（不好的事情）产生，开始，到来，恶化

柯林斯词典

• PHRASAL VERB (不好的事情)产生，开始，到来，恶化
  If something unpleasantsets in, it begins and seems likely to continue or develop.
  1. Then disappointment sets in as they see the magic is no longer there...
     当他们发现魔力已失的时候，失望的情绪开始蔓延。
  2. Winter is setting in and the population is facing food and fuel shortages.
     冬天即将到来，人们将面临食物和燃料的短缺。

英英释义

verb

• become established
  1. winter has set in
• enter a particular state
  1. Laziness set in
  2. After a few moments, the effects of the drug kicked in
  Synonym:kick in
• blow toward the shore
  1. That gale could set in on us with the next high tide

双语例句

• He was too set in his ways to make any real changes.
  他已经积习成性，不肯作任何真正的改变。
• The wound is festering, and gangrene has set in
  伤口在溃烂，已经生了坏疽。
• The necklace consisted of amethysts set in gold.
  这是一条金镶紫水晶项链。
• The posts have to be set in concrete
  这些柱子必须用混凝土固定。
• The property is set in two acres of land.
  这座房产占地两英亩。
• The rainy season has set in.
  雨季来到了。
• The story is set in the autumn of 1960.
  故事发生在1960年秋天。
• His face was set in an expression of stubborn determination.
  他脸上流露出固执坚定的表情。
• His fourth novel is a murder mystery set in London.
  他的第四部小说讲述的是一起发生在伦敦的神秘谋杀案。
• As Mr Blunkett emphasised, nothing is yet set in concrete.
  正如布伦基特先生所强调的，一切都还没有定下来。