to set back
[phrase form: set]
01
推迟, 阻碍
to cause a decline in the quality, strength, or advancement of something
例子
A cyberattack can set back a company's advanced technological systems, compromising their security and functionality.
网络攻击可能阻碍公司先进的技术系统，危及其安全性和功能性。
02
推迟, 阻碍
to cause a delay in the progress of something or someone
例子
We had to set the meeting back by an hour due to a scheduling conflict.
由于日程冲突，我们不得不将会议推迟一小时。
03
花费, 让某人花钱
to require someone to spend a specific amount of money
例子
Do n't let this shopping spree set you back too much.
不要让这次购物狂潮让你花费太多。
04
后退, 远离
to position something, particularly a structure, at a distance from something else
例子
He decided to set the new office building back from the street for a more impressive entrance.
他决定将新办公楼从街道后退，以获得更令人印象深刻的入口。
