| 释义 |
set sb/sth straightidiom(setting, set, set) (informal) to correct sb's mistake; to make sure that people know the correct facts when they have had the wrong idea or impression纠正错误；消除误解；使某人了解真相◆i just want to set the record straight－everything i did was perfectly legal.我只想澄清事实 － 我做的每件事都是完全合法的。◆let me just set you straight on one or two points.请让我纠正你的一两处错误。ⓘ in british english this expression is nearly always used in the phrases set sb straight and set the record straight; in american english you can also set the story straight or set things straight.在英式英语中，这种表达法几乎总是用于短语 set sb straight 和 set the record straight ；在美式英语中，还可以说 set the story straight 或 set things straight。 |