setting

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setting /ˈsɛtɪŋ/ noun

plural settings

setting

/ˈsɛtɪŋ/

noun

plural settings

Learner's definition of SETTING

[count]

: the place and conditions in which something happens or exists（某事发生的）环境，场合

This would be a beautiful/perfect/ideal setting for a picnic.这里会是漂亮/完美/理想的野餐场所。
You will have the opportunity to view the animals in their natural setting. [=environment]你将有机会看到这些动物在自然环境里的状态。
He tends to be shy in social settings.在社交场合他通常会很腼腆。
dining in a casual/formal setting在轻松/正式场合就餐
urban versus rural settings城市与农村环境对比

a : the time, place, and conditions in which the action of a book, movie, etc., takes place（图书、电影等的）背景

The movie changes the play's setting from the late 18th century to the year 2000.这部电影把那部戏的时代背景从18世纪末改成了2000年。
She uses modern-day Los Angeles as the setting for her book.她以现代洛杉矶作为自己的书的背景。

b US : the rooms, painted backgrounds, furniture, etc., that are used for a scene in a movie or play : set布景

: a particular way of positioning the controls of a machine, system, etc., in order to produce a desired result（控制机器、设备等的）调节方式，挡位，设置

Save money by turning the temperature settings up in the summer and down in the winter.通过夏季将温度调至高挡冬季调至低挡的方式来省钱。
She just learned how to change the settings on her camera.她刚学会如何改变她的照相机的设置。

: the metal that attaches a stone or jewel to a piece of jewelry（将宝石镶嵌其上的金属）托板，底板

: the music that is written to go with a piece of writing（为一个作品谱的）曲