set the pace

短语
大学

领先, 起领头作用

发音

AU

词形变化

sets the pace 三单 sets the pace setting the pace setting the pace 现在分词

释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To establish the speed for a group to move at, for example in a race.

  2. 2.

    To establish a common goal by example.

    习语

    In May 2003, South Africa set the pace by banning thin plastic bags and imposing a tax on thick ones.