set out
【读音】：英 [set aut] 美 [sɛt aʊt]
【释义】：出发;着手;动身;安排
【例句】:
When setting out on a long walk, always wear suitable boots.
每次出发远行，都要穿合适的鞋子。
He has achieved what he set out to do three years ago
他已经实现了他3年前的奋斗目标。
Set out the cakes attractively, using lacy doilies.
铺上网眼垫纸，将蛋糕摆得诱人些。
He has written a letter to The Times setting out his views
他已经给《泰晤士报》去信阐明自己的观点。
We set out to find the truth behind the mystery.
我们开始着手揭开谜团背后的真相。
start off
【读音】：英 [stɑ:t ɔf] 美 [stɑrt ɔf]
【释义】：出发;开始旅行;以…开始;迅速跑开
【例句】:
She started off by accusing him of blackmail but he more or less ignored her
她先是指控他勒索，但他几乎不理睬她。
