| 释义 |
set light to something
phraseUK
to cause something to start burning: 点燃
The lamp caught fire and set light to the curtains.灯起火了，烧着了窗帘。
They stole a car and set light to it.
The fire spread quickly, setting light to nearby houses.
He fell asleep and dropped his cigarette, which then set light to the bedclothes.
She poured brandy on the pudding and set light to it.
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