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to set back
[phrase form: set]
01
造成退步, 导致倒退
to cause a decline in the quality, strength, or advancement of something
Example
A cyberattack can set back a company's advanced technological systems, compromising their security and functionality.
A financial crisis can set back a country's economy, leading to a reduction in GDP and overall economic strength.
The spread of a contagious disease can set back public health, leading to a weaker and less resilient healthcare system.
02
延迟, 耽误
to cause a delay in the progress of something or someone
Example
The unexpected rainstorm set our picnic back to next weekend.
We had to set the meeting back by an hour due to a scheduling conflict.
Can we set the movie night back to Friday instead of Thursday?
03
使...花费（某个数额）, 使...损失（某个数额）
to require someone to spend a specific amount of money
Example
The car repair set me back $ 500.
Do n't let this shopping spree set you back too much.
The new computer I bought set me back a pretty penny.
04
把房子后退, 将房子设置在更远处
to position something, particularly a structure, at a distance from something else
Example
The architect plans to set the house back from the road to create a spacious front yard.
He decided to set the new office building back from the street for a more impressive entrance.
The city's zoning regulations require builders to set structures back from the property line.
