set aside

Phrasal Verb BritishAmericanAustralian ★★★★☆ Common Neutral
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Meaning: To save money for a particular purpose

留出,留存
Reservar dinero para un propósito específico
取っておく、確保する
따로 모아 두다, 확보하다

To reserve or keep something for later use.

为以后使用而保留或存放某物。可用于金钱、时间、物资等。
Guardar o reservar algo para usarlo más tarde.
後で使うために何かを取っておくこと。お金、時間、物資などに使う。
나중에 사용하기 위해 따로 보관하거나 확보해 두는 것을 뜻한다.
Base verb: set
Particle: aside
Separable: Yes — the object can go between the verb and particle

Examples

  1. I set aside £50 each month.
    我每月存50英镑
    Aparto 50 libras cada mes
    毎月50ポンドを貯金している
    매달 50파운드씩 저축하고 있어.
  2. Set aside some time for yourself.
    给自己留出一些时间
    Reservad algo de tiempo para vosotros
    自分のための時間を確保しなさい
    자기 자신을 위한 시간을 확보해.
  3. They set aside funds for emergencies.
    他们留出了应急资金
    Reservaron fondos para emergencias
    彼らは緊急時のための資金を確保した
    그들은 비상금을 따로 마련해 두었다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: saving, planning

Tone: prudent

✓ Do Say

  • Set some aside
    留出一些
    Apartad algo
    いくらか取っておいて
    좀 따로 모아 둬

Origin & History

From placing something to one side.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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