way or place in which sth is fixed or fastened
surroundings;environment
place and time at which an event occurs or a play,novel,etc. is set
speed,height,temperature,etc. at which a device,machine,etc. is or can be set to operate
music composed for a poem,etc.
"the perfect setting for a ghost story"
"you can't do that in a university setting"
"the historical context"
"he changed the setting on the thermostat"
"a place setting of sterling flatware"
"the diamond was in a plain gold mount"
A Tree, at the first Setting, should not be Shaken, vntill it hath taken Root.
出自: Bacon
The setting of household tasks as a punishment.
出自: G. Gorer
Chauffeurs are requested not to leave their cars when setting down or picking up.
出自:Globe Mail (Toronto)
The..setting of broken bones without the help of anaesthetics.
出自: M. M. Kaye