We got out of the car and set out for the nearest gas station.我们下了车，向最近的加油站走去。

They set out toward the east.他们向东进发了。

She set out with the goal of going to the Olympics.她开始为参加奥运会做准备。

She accomplishes whatever she sets out [=intends] to do.她总能达到她的目的。

I never set out to hurt you. [=I was not trying to hurt you]我决无伤害你的意思。

He set out to become a lawyer but ended up teaching history instead.他本打算当一名律师，结果却成了历史老师。

In the article, the group sets out the role of parents in a child's education.在文章中，这些人详述了家长在孩子的教育中所起的作用。

He set out the basic argument between the two groups.他阐述了这两组之间的基本争论点。

We'll need to set a few extra chairs out for our guests.我们还需要为客人多摆放几把椅子。

They set out maps and travel brochures for the tourists to take.他们把地图和旅游宣传手册摆放在明显位置，方便游客拿取。