| 释义 |
set oneself up as establish oneself in (a particular occupation) 确立在（某行业）的地位： he set himself up as a druggist in Leamington. 他在利明顿是一位小有名气的药剂师。 ■ claim to be or act like a specified kind of person (used to indicate scepticism as to someone's right or ability to do so) 自称为; 自命为： he set himself up as a crusader for higher press and broadcasting standards. 他自称是寻求更高的新闻和广播标准的改革者。 |