set against
US /set əˈɡenst/
UK /set əˈɡenst/
1.
menyebabkan bermusuhan, menentang
to cause someone to oppose or dislike someone or something else
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His lies set the two friends against each other.
Pembohongannya menyebabkan kedua-dua rakan itu bermusuhan.
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The new policy set the employees against the management.
Dasar baru itu menyebabkan pekerja menentang pengurusan.
2.
membandingkan, mengkontraskan
to compare or contrast something with something else
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You need to set your current performance against your goals.
Anda perlu membandingkan prestasi semasa anda dengan matlamat anda.
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The film sets modern life against traditional values.
Filem itu membandingkan kehidupan moden dengan nilai-nilai tradisional.