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

• 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。
• We've had a minor setback.
  我们遇到一个小挫折。
• 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。
• It's just a temporary setback. Don't be discouraged.
  这不过是尺蠖之屈，不要泄气。
• Patient; have holding capacity to pressure and setback.
  有耐心，也不错压力和挫折有承受力。
• This result is a severe setback for the team.
  这样的成绩对该球队来说是一个极大的倒退。
• If I have a setback, I will do everything I can to overcome it.
  如果我碰到一个挫折，我会做自己一切可能来克服它。
• 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。
• A reaction to a crisis or setback or frustration.
  对危机或挫折的一种反应。
• 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。