setback

英 [ˈsetbæk]

美 [ˈsetbæk]

n.  挫折; 阻碍

复数：setbacks　

CET6考研IELTSGRETEM8

Collins.2 / BNC.7727 / COCA.7298

牛津词典

noun

• 挫折；阻碍
  a difficulty or problem that delays or prevents sth, or makes a situation worse
  1. 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。
  2. 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。

柯林斯词典

• N-COUNT 挫折;障碍
  Asetbackis an event that delays your progress or reverses some of the progress that you have made.
  1. 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。
  2. 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。

英英释义

noun

• an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes
  Synonym:reversereversalblowblack eye

双语例句

• In the revised essay, I have included a new paragraph that explains how you dealt with this setback.
  在修改后的文章里，我增加了一个额外的段落来解释您怎样面对这个挫折。
• I know it's a bit of a setback.
  我知道我们是遇到了一些挫折。
• The setback sobered all of us down.
  这一挫折使我们大家都清醒了。
• It's just a temporary setback. Don't be discouraged.
  这不过是尺蠖之屈，不要泄气。
• The setback was a blow to his political pride.
  这一挫折对他的政治自尊心是一个打击。
• We have suffered a serious setback. nevertheless, we must not be discouraged.
  我们遭受到严重挫折，但是我们一定不能灰心。
• There is no clear difference between parents and teachers with respect to the understanding and methods of setback education.
  幼儿家长与教师在对挫折教育的理解水平和进行挫折教育的方法的正确程度上没有明显差异。
• 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。
• She seemed better after her illness but then she had a sudden setback.
  她病后看来已经好些了，但后来病情又突然恶化了。
• 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。