"set off against" 怎么发音

expression

US

SET-awf-uh-GAYNST or uh-GENST

UK

SET-of-ug-ENST

释义

To balance or subtract one amount or value from another, usually to reduce a total. Used in accounting, tax, and general contexts when comparing or offsetting costs, expenses, or benefits.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈsɛt/ /ˈɔf/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst

英式英语

sˈɛt/ /ˈɒf/ /ɐɡˈɛnst

简化发音

美式

SET-awf-uh-GAYNST or uh-GENST

英式

SET-of-ug-ENST

语境中听

You can set off against your expenses when calculating your taxable income.

Her losses were set off against her previous profits.

Interest earned may be set off against interest paid on loans.

They tried to set off against the costs of repairs by claiming insurance.