单词 | setoffs |
释义 | setoff1 of 2noun set·off ˈset-ˌȯf 1 : something that is set off against another thing: a : decoration, ornament b : compensation, counterbalance 2 : the reduction or discharge of a debt or claim by setting against it a distinct claim in favor of the debtor or party who is the object of the first claim (as in a lawsuit) also : the offsetting claim itself 3 : offset sense 3b set off 2 of 2verb set off; setting off; sets off transitive verb 1 a : to put in relief : show up by contrast b : adorn, embellish c : to set apart : make distinct or outstanding 2 a : offset, compensate more variety in the Lancashire weather to set off its most disagreeable phases Geog. Jour. b : to make a setoff of the respective totals shall be set off against one another O. R. Hobson 3 a : to set in motion : cause to begin b : to cause to explode 4 : to measure off on a surface intransitive verb : to start out on a course or a journey set off for home setoffs nounas in ornamentations something that decorates or beautifies the architect used stone carvings as setoffs for the building's marble facing Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance
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