set against
US /set əˈɡenst/
UK /set əˈɡenst/
1.
使…反对, 使…对立
to cause someone to oppose or dislike someone or something else
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His lies set the two friends against each other.
他的谎言使两位朋友反目成仇。
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The new policy set the employees against the management.
新政策使员工反对管理层。
2.
与…比较, 与…对照
to compare or contrast something with something else
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You need to set your current performance against your goals.
你需要将你目前的表现与你的目标进行比较。
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The film sets modern life against traditional values.
这部电影将现代生活与传统价值观进行对比。