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
His lies set the siblings against each other, creating a rift in their relationship.
他的谎言使兄弟姐妹互相敌对，在他们的关系中造成了裂痕。
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。
The scenic beauty of the mountains is even more striking when set against the bustling city below.
与下面繁华的城市相比，山脉的风景之美更加引人注目。
03
抵消, 平衡
to balance one financial amount with another
例子
The company set its losses against its profits to find the net income for the year.
该公司将其亏损与利润相抵，以找出该年度的净收入。
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。
