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In his early forties, Fred ________ to ________ a fast food chain in his hometown.

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A.set out; put up
B.set off; put down
C.set about; put away
D.set back; put off
答案:A
解析:

导解:set out to do sth. 表示“着手做某事”,put up表示“搭起,建起”.


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