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to set against
[phrase form: set]
01
使...与...对立, 使...敌对
to cause someone to become opposed or hostile toward a friend, relative, ally, etc.
Example
His lies set the siblings against each other, creating a rift in their relationship.
他的谎言使兄弟姐妹彼此对立，造成了他们关系中的裂痕。
The rumor was designed to set her friends against her, causing distrust and division.
这个谣言是为了使她的朋友与她对立，导致不信任和分裂。
02
对比, 相对比
to compare two or more things by considering them in relation to each other
Example
The new policy was set against the old one to highlight the differences and improvements.
新政策是对比旧政策而制定的，以强调两者之间的差异和改进。
The scenic beauty of the mountains is even more striking when set against the bustling city below.
当雄伟的山脉与喧嚣的城市对比时，其景色更加引人注目。
03
抵消, 冲抵
to balance one financial amount with another
Example
The company set its losses against its profits to find the net income for the year.
公司将其损失与利润抵消，以计算年度净收入。
Tax deductions can be set against your total income to lower your taxable income.
税收抵扣可以用来冲抵你的总收入，从而降低应税收入。
