设
establish; set up; plan; design; assume; suppose
Meanings
4 senses · 20 examplesverb
to establish; to set up; to arrange
Used for creating organizations, positions, or arranging things.
Our company established its headquarters in Beijing.
The army set up defenses at the border to protect national security.
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The school set up a special consultation office for new students.
They carefully arranged the venue for the wedding.
The hotel hosted a banquet for the distinguished guests.
verb
to plan; to design; to devise
Used for planning strategies, methods, or designing things.
This project was designed by a famous designer.
We must find a way to solve this problem.
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He is designing a marketing strategy for the new product.
Engineers designed a new bridge across the river.
The school is planning the curriculum arrangement for next semester.
verb
to assume; to suppose; to postulate
Used in mathematics, logic, or hypothetical situations.
We assume x equals 1, then solve this equation.
Suppose the width of the rectangle is x meters, then the length is 2x meters.
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Scientists hypothesize that this phenomenon is caused by climate change.
In this experiment, we assume the temperature remains constant.
He envisioned a development model for future cities.
conjunction
if; suppose; in case
literaryUsed in formal or literary contexts to introduce hypothetical situations.
If there are difficulties, I will give you a helping hand.
If it rains tomorrow, we will cancel the picnic plan.
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If this matter doesn't work out, we should seek another good strategy.
If time could flow backward, would you make a different choice?
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