v. 分开，使分离：将某人或某物与其他事物分开或区分开来，常用于 set somebody/something apart from somebody/something；留出，拨出：把时间、金钱、房间等保留下来，以备特定用途，常用于 set something apart for somebody/something；使突出，使显眼：使某人或某物在同类中显得特别或与众不同，常用于 set somebody/something apart from somebody/something。
He has spoken of his concern that, far from wanting to be armed, neighbourhood constables might consider whether the body armour they routinely wear risks setting them apart.