to set back
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/sˈɛt bˈæk/
British pronunciation
/sˈɛt bˈak/

"set back"的定义和意义

to set back
[phrase form: set]
01

推迟, 阻碍

to cause a decline in the quality, strength, or advancement of something
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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。
A financial crisis can set back a country's economy, leading to a reduction in GDP and overall economic strength.
金融危机可能会拖累一个国家的经济,导致GDP和整体经济实力的下降。
02

推迟, 阻碍

to cause a delay in the progress of something or someone
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The unexpected rainstorm set our picnic back to next weekend.
突如其来的暴雨推迟了我们的野餐到下周末。
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
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The car repair set me back $ 500.
汽车修理花了我500美元。
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
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The architect plans to set the house back from the road to create a spacious front yard.
建筑师计划将房子后退远离道路,以创建一个宽敞的前院。
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。
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