a)set something ↔ forth formalWRITESAY/STATE to explain ideas, facts, or opinions in a clearly organized way in writing or in a speech 〔书面或口头〕陈述,阐明〔观点等〕SYN set out
He set forth an idealistic view of society.
他提出了一种理想主义的社会观。
b)literarySTART DOING something to begin a journey 出发,启程
They were about to set forth on a voyage into the unknown.