1.把…和…作比较;把…对照…来看
If one argument or factis set against another, it is considered in relation to it.
e.g. These are relatively small points whensetagainst her expertise on so many other issues...
和她在许多其他方面的专业知识相比,这些相对来说都不算什么。
e.g. £5,000 was a considerable sum in those days and particularly whensetagainst the maximum wage.
在当时 5,000 英镑是相当大的一笔数目,特别是和最高工资相比。
2.使…与…对立(或作对、竞争)
Toset one personagainst another means to cause them to become enemies or rivals.
set against
e.g. The case hasset neighbouragainst neighbour in the village.
这件事使得村里邻里间反目成仇。
1. set against是什么意思
1. 使敌视,使抵消:set off 动身,出发;使爆炸 |setagainst 使敌视,使抵消 |set oneself up as 以...自居
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2. 使敌视,使对立:set about开始,着手 |setagainst 使敌视,使对立 |set apart 使与众不同;留出,拨出(时间、金钱等)
3. 平衡:set acho 设置回音 |setagainst 平衡 |set apart 留开
4. set against
4. 使......得到补偿、平衡;和......对立:set about开始、着手......;散布谣言...... |setagainst使......得到补偿、平衡;和......对立 |set aside留出、拨出......;略去......