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单词 sett
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sett
noun[C]
uk
/set/us
/set/

settnoun[C](FOR ANIMAL)

aholein theground, often with severalpassagesand differententrances, where abadgeror afamilyofbadgerslives:
獾洞
abadgersett一个獾洞
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settnoun[C](PIECE OF STONE)

asmallpieceofstonethat is used withothersto makepaths, etc.:
（铺设道路用的）小石板
Werecommendgranitesetts fordrivewaysandlargerpavedareas.我们建议在停车道和较大的铺砌区域使用花岗岩石板。
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  • paver
  • paving stone
  • potholed
  • speed bump
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(Definition ofsettfrom theCambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofsett

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The structure and function of badger setts.
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First, setts would be protected even when vacant or disused, or occupied by foxes rather than badgers.
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The amendments would allow farming activities that disturbed badgers or slightly damaged setts, provided there was no likelihood of harm to badgers.
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He is making a strong and passionate case for the complete defence of the badger and badger setts.
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Children look through glass at badger setts and the activities in them.
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The problem of the definition will provide a good excuse for men accused of entering badger setts or sending terriers down them.
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I want all badger setts to be properly protected from the minority who continue to persecute a beautiful and harmless wild animal.
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Of course, under clause 3 hunts may stop up the badger setts to prevent foxes from running to ground in them.
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I know many farmers who are proud to take me to badger setts on their farms.
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In other countries, setts are protected as we would protect our stately homes.
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The surface will be of granite setts, somewhat smoother than cobbles.
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We are talking now about austerity and granite setts.
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What is sought is simplicity, dignity and spaciousness, and it is believed that this would be best achieved by the use of granite setts.
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In certain circumstances, this will require the gassing of setts.
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I am satisfied that the references to setts gassed in the report are accurate.
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