setback

英 ['setbæk] 美 ['sɛtbæk]
  • n. 挫折;退步;逆流

英文词源


setback (n.)
also set-back, 1670s, "reversal, check to progress," from set (v.) + back (adv.). Sometimes backset was used in the same sense. Meaning "space between a building and a property line" is from 1916. To set (someone) back "cost" is from 1900.

双语例句


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。

来自柯林斯例句

2. 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。

来自《权威词典》

3. 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.

来自《现代汉英综合大词典》

4. She views every minor setback as a disaster.
她把每个较小的挫折都看成重大灾难.

来自《简明英汉词典》

5. It is an unexpected setback in her fortunes.
这是她好运中的一次意外的挫折.

来自《现代汉英综合大词典》

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