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set the scene
idiom
to describe a situation where something is about to happen: 描述实况;叙述背景
First, let's set the scene - it was a dark, wet night with a strong wind blowing.首先，我们来描述一下故事发生的背景——那是一个漆黑的夜晚，下着雨，狂风呼啸。
to make something possible or likely to happen: （为…）做好准备（或铺垫）
His resignation set the scene for a company crisis.他的辞职引发了一场公司危机。
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