setting
/ˈsetɪŋ; `sɛtɪŋ/ n
1 [C] way or place in which sth is fixed or fastened 镶嵌; 镶嵌底座
The ring has a ruby in a silver setting. 这枚戒指的银底座上镶著一块红宝石.
2 [C]
(a) surroundings; environment 环境
The castle stands in a picturesque setting surrounded by hills. 这座城堡四周环山, 风景如画.
(b) place and time at which an event occurs or a play, novel, etc is set （某事、 戏剧、 小说等的）背景
The setting of the story is a hotel in Paris during the war. 故事发生在战时巴黎的一家旅馆里.
a gruesome setting for the murder 那谋杀案令人毛骨悚然的背景.
3 [C] speed, height, temperature, etc at which a device, machine, etc is or can be set to operate 装置、 机器等（可调）定的速度、 高度、 温度等; 挡
The cooker has several temperature settings. 这个炉具有几个温度定位挡.
4 [C] music composed for a poem, etc （为诗等谱写的）乐曲
Schubert's setting of a poem by Goethe 舒伯特为歌德的诗谱写的乐曲.
5 [sing] descent (of the sun, moon, etc) below the horizon （日、 月等的）落（在地平线以下）.