set about sth to start to do or deal with something, especially in a determined or enthusiastic way 开始做某事，尤指以坚定或热情的方式 I have no idea how to set about changing a tyre on a car. 我不知道如何更换汽车轮胎。 I tried to apologize, but I think I set about it the wrong way. 我想道歉，但我觉得我一张嘴道歉就说错话了。