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have one's heart set on something
一心想得到某物
have one's heart set on doing something
一心想做某事
heart [hɑːt]n.心；心脏
set[set]v.放；设置
如何记忆？
这个习惯用语最早出现于14世纪。
心(heart)，也就是心脏，是人体最重要的部分，
如果把心放在某件事上（set on something），
显然是一心一意地想得到或是做某件事情。
下面来看几个例子吧
例1：
-- I have my heart set on another story!
-- Okay, we can read one more.
-- 我一心想再听一个故事！
-- 好吧，我们可以再多读一个。
例2：
-- What do you want for you birthday?
-- I have my heart set on a new ball.
-- 你生日想要什么？
-- 我一心想要个新球。
例3：
Ever since I was a boy, I've had my heart set on becoming a doctor.我从小就一心想当一名医生.
have one's heart set on:
When you have your heart set on somethng, that means you want it really badly.
Usually you have your heart set on a gift when it is your birthday.
往期回顾
【习语小知识】a rip-off
【习语小知识】have a blast
【习语小知识】chill out
【习语小知识】roll your eyes
【习语小知识】get a kick out of it
【习语小知识】a frog in my throat
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