to set against
[phrase form: set]
01
使对立，挑拨
to cause someone to become opposed or hostile toward a friend, relative, ally, etc.
例子
The rumor was designed to set her friends against her, causing distrust and division.
这个谣言旨在挑拨她的朋友反对她，导致不信任和分裂。
02
比较, 对比
to compare two or more things by considering them in relation to each other
例子
The new policy was set against the old one to highlight the differences and improvements.
新政策与旧政策对比，以突出差异和改进。
03
抵消, 平衡
to balance one financial amount with another
例子
Tax deductions can be set against your total income to lower your taxable income.
税收减免可以抵消您的总收入，以降低您的应税收入。
