1、set out

动身;出发;启程

When setting out on a long walk, always wear suitable boots.

每次出发远行，都要穿合适的鞋子。

开始;着手

He has achieved what he set out to do three years ago.

他已经实现了他3年前的奋斗目标。

We set out to find the truth behind the mystery.

我们开始着手揭开谜团背后的真相。

(清晰而有条理地)陈述，阐述，说明

He has written a letter to The Times setting out his views.

他已经给《泰晤士报》去信阐明自己的观点。

You will be given a Back To Work plan which sets out how you can best help yourself.

你会收到一份《回归工作》计划，上面条理清晰地告诉你该如何将自己调整到最佳状态重返工作。

2、connect

(使)连接

You can connect the machine to your hi-fi.

你可以把机器连在高保真音响上。

The traditional method is to enter the exchanges at night and connect the wires.

传统的办法是晚上进入电话局，把线连上。

使连接，使接通(电源、水源等)

These appliances should not be connected to power supplies.

这些家用电器不应该接通电源。

Ischia was now connected to the mainland water supply.

伊斯基亚这时已经通上了大陆的水。

（接线员）给…接通电话

To call the police, an ambulance or the fire brigade dial 999 and the operator will connect you.

呼叫警察、救护车或消防队，请拨打999，接线员会为您接通电话。

He asked to be connected to the central switchboard.

他请求接到总机。