set about

开始, 着手

例句与用法：

He was overlooked (ie He was not considered for the job) when they set about choosing a new manager.

选任新经理时没有考虑他。

How should we set about our work?

我们应当怎样着手干呢？

Gathering up the thread of his story, he set about writing.

他整理好故事的线索便开始写作。

Do you know how to set about going on this work?

你知道怎样着手进行这项工作吗？

You must set about your work at once.

你必须立即开始工作。

详细释义：

着手, 开始(做)

He set about learning Chinese at age ten.

他在十岁时开始学中文。

She set about her housework straight after breakfast.

她早饭后立即着手料理家务。