setback
英 [ˈsetbæk] 美 [ˈsɛtˌbæk]

n.

挫折；阻碍；退步；逆流

变形

复数：setbacks

双语释义

n.(名词)

1. [C] 挫折；阻碍 difficulty or problem that delays or prevents sth, or makes a situation worse

英英释义

setback[ 'setbæk ]

• n.an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating

  同义词：reversereversalblowblack eye

双语例句

用作名词(n.)

1. He met with many a setback in his lifetime.
   他一生中遭到过许多挫折。
2. This setback has drained away my keenness.
   这次挫折削弱了我的热情。
3. Undaunted by his first setback, he decided to try once more.
   不为最初的失败而动摇，他决定再试一次。
4. This latest arrest was just one minor setback.
   最近的逮捕只不过是一个小小的退步。

权威例句

A tragic setback
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A tragic setback.
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