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Set down as Meaning in English

expression

ˈsɛt/ /ˈdaʊn/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz
SET DOUN AZ, EZ
sˈɛt/ /dˈaʊn/ /ˈæs
SET DOUN AS

释义

To judge or consider someone or something as having a particular quality or being a certain type of person or thing.

用法与细微差别

"Set down as" is somewhat formal and often used in written or thoughtful speech. Usually refers to people's perceptions or labeling, sometimes incorrectly. Common with passive: "He was set down as a troublemaker." Not the same as 'write down' (which means to record).

例句

Many people set him down as a genius.

basic

The teacher set her down as shy.

basic

They set the story down as a lie.

basic

He was unfairly set down as irresponsible because of one mistake.

natural

Sometimes people are set down as outsiders just for being different.

natural

Don’t just set someone down as mean—get to know them first.

natural