ph.

1. 使推迟;使延误;耽误
If something sets you back or sets back a project or scheme, it causes a delay.

2. 使花费;使破费
If something sets you back a certain amount of money, it costs you that much money.

3. see also: setback

1. slow down the progress of
hinder

e.g. His late start set him back

2. hold back to a later time

e.g. let's postpone the exam

Synonym: postponeproroguehold overput overtableshelvedeferremitput off

3. cost a certain amount

e.g. My daughter's wedding set me back $20,000

Synonym: knock backput back