Tìm kiếm
to set against
[phrase form: set]
01
chống đối, đặt làm đối thủ
to cause someone to become opposed or hostile toward a friend, relative, ally, etc.
02
đối chiếu, so sánh
to compare two or more things by considering them in relation to each other
Example
Her achievements were set against those of her peers, revealing her exceptional progress.
The new policy was set against the old one to highlight the differences and improvements.
The scenic beauty of the mountains is even more striking when set against the bustling city below.
03
bù đắp, so sánh với
to balance one financial amount with another
Example
The repair costs were set against the insurance payout to figure out the actual expense.
Business expenses are set against revenue to measure overall profitability.
Tax deductions can be set against your total income to lower your taxable income.
Ví dụ
Từ Gần
