setting

setting
[ˈsɛtɪŋ]
noun

the place or type of surroundings where something is positioned or where an event takes place
环境
a romantic house in a wonderful setting beside the River Wye.
怀河边优美环境中的一幢富有浪漫色彩的房屋。
■the place and time at which a play, novel, or film is represented as happening
（戏剧、小说或电影的）场景，背景
short stories with a contemporary setting.
现代背景的短篇小说。
■(N. Amer.)the scenery and stage furniture used in a play or film
(北美)（戏剧或电影的）舞台布景；布景
■a piece of metal in which a precious stone or gem is fixed to form a piece of jewellery
（镶嵌宝石的）镶托，镶口
■a piece of vocal or choral music composed for particular words
（为特定词谱写的）配曲
a setting of Yevtushenko's bleak poem.
叶夫图申科凄凉诗歌的配曲。
■short forplace setting
place setting 的简称
a speed, height, or temperature at which a machine or device can be adjusted to operate
（对机器设备运转速度、高度或温度的）设定，调定
if you find the room getting too hot, check the thermostat setting.
如果你觉得房间变得太热，查一查恒温器的设定温度。

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