Set the bar Meaning in English
expression
ˈsɛt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɑɹ
SET thuh BAR
sˈɛt/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈɑː
SET thuh BAH
释义
To establish a level of quality, achievement, or expectation that others are measured against.
用法与细微差别
Often used for achievements, standards, or expectations, especially when someone achieves something impressive. Commonly appears as 'set the bar high' (make it hard to beat). Not used for physical bars unless literal.
Spanish: poner el listónPortuguese (BR): estabelecer o padrãoPortuguese (PT): definir o padrãoChinese (Simplified): 设定标准Chinese (Traditional): 設定標準Hindi: मापदंड तय करनाArabic: تحديد المستوىBengali: মানদণ্ড নির্ধারণ করা - মানদণ্ড স্থাপন করাRussian: задать планку - установить планкуJapanese: 基準を設ける - ハードルを上げるVietnamese: đặt ra tiêu chuẩn - đặt ra chuẩn mựcKorean: 기준을 세우다 - 기준을 높이다Turkish: standart belirlemek - çıtayı koymakUrdu: معیار مقرر کرنا - سطح مقرر کرناIndonesian: menetapkan standar - menetapkan tolok ukur
例句
She worked hard and set the bar for future students.
basic
The company set the bar with its new product.
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His creativity really set the bar for others.
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Wow, she really set the bar high with that performance.
natural
They want to set the bar for excellence in customer service.
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That restaurant really set the bar when it comes to fresh food.
natural