set-back

柯林斯詞典

set back (setting,sets)

• 1. PHRASAL VERB If something sets you back or sets back a project or plan, it causes a delay. 延誤; 推遲

  It has set us back in so many respects that I'm not sure how long it will take for us to catch up. 我們在很多方面都被延誤了，不知道需要多久才能趕上。

• 2. PHRASAL VERB If something sets you back a certain amount of money, it costs you that much money. 使花費(fèi)[非正式]

  A bottle of imported beer will set you back $7. 一瓶進(jìn)口啤酒將花費(fèi)你$7。

• 3. →see also setback

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