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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.
网络攻击可以造成退步,导致公司的先进技术系统受到影响,从而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.
金融危机可以造成退步,导致倒退一个国家的经济,导致国内生产总值和整体经济实力的减少。
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.
意外的暴雨将我们的野餐延迟到下个周末。
We had to set the meeting back by an hour due to a scheduling conflict.
由于日程冲突,我们不得不将会议延迟一个小时。
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.
这次汽车维修使我花费了500美元。
Do n't let this shopping spree set you back too much.
不要让这次购物狂欢让你损失太多。
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.
建筑师计划把房子后退,从而创造一个宽敞的前院。
He decided to set the new office building back from the street for a more impressive entrance.
他决定把新的办公大楼后退,从街道上设置更远的位置,以便有一个更令人印象深刻的入口。