to set against
Pronunciation
/sˈɛt ɐɡˈɛnst/
British pronunciation
/sˈɛt ɐɡˈɛnst/

英語での「set against」の定義と意味

to set against
[phrase form: set]
01

対立させる、反目させる

to cause someone to become opposed or hostile toward a friend, relative, ally, etc.
example
His lies set the siblings against each other, creating a rift in their relationship.
彼の嘘は兄弟を対立させ、彼らの関係に亀裂を生じさせた。
The rumor was designed to set her friends against her, causing distrust and division.
その噂は、不信感と分裂を引き起こし、彼女の友人を彼女に対して 敵対させるように仕組まれていた。
02

比較する, 対比する

to compare two or more things by considering them in relation to each other
example
The new policy was set against the old one to highlight the differences and improvements.
新しい政策は、違いと改善点を強調するために古い政策と対比されました
The scenic beauty of the mountains is even more striking when set against the bustling city below.
山々の風景の美しさは、下の賑やかな都市と対比させるとさらに際立ちます。
03

相殺する, バランスを取る

to balance one financial amount with another
example
The company set its losses against its profits to find the net income for the year.
会社は年間の純利益を見つけるために、損失を利益と相殺しました
Tax deductions can be set against your total income to lower your taxable income.
税額控除は、課税所得を減らすために総所得に対して相殺することができます。
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