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设定

shè dìng

English translation of 设定

setting

In Chinese, '设定' (setting) has multiple applications, just like in English. It can refer to a place or type of environment where an event happens. In a technological context, it can also refer to adjusting or determining the nature, composition, or skeleton of a system or application.


Example sentences using: 设定

我需要设定一个闹钟。

Wǒ xūyào shèdìng yīgè nàozhōng.

English translation of 我需要设定一个闹钟。

I need to set an alarm clock.

This sentence is used when someone needs to set up an alarm to make sure they wake up at a specific time.

你在哪里设定了家庭定位?

Nǐ zài nǎlǐ shèdìngle jiātíng dìngwèi?

English translation of 你在哪里设定了家庭定位?

Where did you set the home location?

This sentence is often used in the context of setting up the location settings of a device such as a smartphone or a GPS device.

我们能否设定一个会议?

Wǒmen néng fǒu shèdìng yīgè huìyì?

English translation of 我们能否设定一个会议?

Can we set up a meeting?

This sentence is often used in a professional context when someone wishes to schedule or arrange a meeting.

你设定的温度太高了。

Nǐ shèdìng de wēndù tài gāole.

English translation of 你设定的温度太高了。

The temperature you set is too high.

This sentence is often used in situations where someone feels the temperature setting of an appliance, such as a heater or air conditioner, is too high.

我要设定一个新目标。

Wǒ yào shèdìng yīgè xīn mùbiāo.

English translation of 我要设定一个新目标。

I want to set a new goal.

The sentence is used when someone wants to establish a new objective or target.

如何设定新的密码?

Rúhé shèdìng xīn de mìmǎ?

English translation of 如何设定新的密码?

How to set a new password?

This sentence is often used when someone needs instructions or guidance on creating a new password.

他设定了一个高标准。

Tā shèdìngle yīgè gāo biāozhǔn.

English translation of 他设定了一个高标准。

He set a high standard.

This sentence is used to describe that someone has established a high standard or benchmark.

你可以设定一个提醒我吗?

Nǐ kěyǐ shèdìng yīgè tíxǐng wǒ ma?

English translation of 你可以设定一个提醒我吗?

Can you set a reminder for me?

This sentence is used when someone needs help scheduling a reminder for an event or task

我会在手机上设定一个倒计时。

Wǒ huì zài shǒujī shàng shèdìng yīgè dào jìshí.

English translation of 我会在手机上设定一个倒计时。

I will set a countdown on my phone.

This sentence is typically used when someone is planning to use a countdown timer on their phone for a certain task or event.

我们应该设定一个策略。

Wǒmen yīnggāi shèdìng yīgè cèlüè.

English translation of 我们应该设定一个策略。

We should set up a strategy.

This sentence is used when someone suggests to establish a plan or a strategy for attaining certain objectives or goals.

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