setback

美 [ˈsetbæk]英 [ˈsetbæk]
  • n.挫折;阻碍

复数: setbacks

set 放,安置 + back 回原处;后的

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noun

挫折;阻碍
a difficulty or problem that delays or prevents sth, or makes a situation worse

The team suffered a major setback when their best player was injured.

最优秀的队员受了伤,使得这支队伍的实力大打折扣。

The breakdown in talks represents a temporary setback in the peace process.

谈判破裂意味着和平进程暂时受阻。

setback

频次

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    N-COUNT 挫折;障碍
    A setback is an event that delays your progress or reverses some of the progress that you have made.

    The move represents a setback for the Middle East peace process...

    这个行动意味着中东和平进程受挫。

noun

1
an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes;something that is thwarting or frustrating
Synonym: reverse reversal blow black eye

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  1. He has suffered a serious setback in his political career .

    他的政治生涯遭遇了一次严重挫折。

  2. He was adamant that this setback does not mean he has reverted to type .

    他坚持认为这次挫折并不意味着他已经回到原来的样子。

  3. The team suffered a major setback when their best player was injured .

    最优秀的队员受了伤,使得这支队伍的实力大打折扣。

  4. None of the setbacks could dampen his enthusiasm for the project .

    任何挫折都不能减弱他对这个项目的热情。

  5. The breakdown in talks represents a temporary setback in the peace process .

    谈判破裂意味着和平进程暂时受阻。

  6. Despite the obvious setbacks , it is not all doom and gloom for the England team .

    尽管明显受挫,但对英格兰队来说绝非胜利无望。

  7. Despite a number of setbacks , they persevered in their attempts to fly around the world in a balloon .

    虽屡遭挫折,他们仍不断尝试乘气球环游世界。

  8. The move represents a setback for the Middle East peace process

    这个行动意味着中东和平进程受挫。

  9. A series of setbacks have put the whole project in jeopardy .

    一系列的挫折使整个项目面临失败。

  10. Various setbacks and problems delayed production

    各种各样的挫折和问题耽搁了生产进度。

  11. The problems that have dogged him all year are just a temporary setback

    一时的挫折竟困扰了他一整年。

  12. Romania suffered another setback in its efforts to obtain financial support for its reforms .

    罗马尼亚在为其改革努力寻求经济援助时再次受挫。

  13. The business , founded by Dawn and Nigel , suffered financial setbacks .

    唐和奈杰尔创办的企业在资金上遇到了一些问题。

  14. They were unaccustomed to such military setbacks

    他们还不习惯这样的军事挫败。

  15. Since that time there has never been any setback in his career .

    从那时起他在事业上一直没有遇到周折。

  16. Only after many setbacks was success achieved .

    几经周折才告成功。

  17. These are lessons drawn from our setbacks in the past .

    这些是我们吃了苦头总结出来的经验。

  18. They have several setbacks in their career .

    他们在事业上受到许多挫折。

  19. A dishonest person is bound to meet with setbacks sooner or later .

    不老实的人非碰钉子不可。

  20. It 's just a temporary setback . Don 't be discouraged .

    这不过是尺蠖之屈,不要泄气。

  21. It is an unexpected setback in her fortunes .

    这是她好运中的一次意外的挫折。

  22. He was able to establish himself again even after many setbacks .

    几多磨难之后,他又东山再起。

  23. He was very cast down by setbacks in his work .

    他工作不顺利,心里愁闷得很。

  24. None of these setbacks could weaken her resolve to become a doctor .

    这些挫折一点也动摇不了她要当医生的决心。

  25. Their spirits kept up well in spite of setbacks .

    尽管遭受挫折,他们的热情不减。

  26. He never lost heart despite repeated setbacks .

    他多次遇到挫折,但从不气馁。

  27. After several setbacks , the deal was finally clinched .

    经过几番周折,这笔交易总算做成了。

  28. We should take warning from this setback .

    我们应当把这次挫折引为鉴戒。

  29. You shouldn 't get frustrated by a few setbacks .

    受到一点儿挫折用不着苦恼。

  30. No setbacks can make him waver .

    任凭什么挫折都不能使他动摇。

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