setbacks

英 [ˈsɛtbæks]

美 [ˈsɛtˌbæks]

n.  挫折; 阻碍
setback的复数

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。

双语例句

• This choice also explains why we meet setbacks.
  这一选择也解释了我们为何遇到挫折。
• After several setbacks, the deal was finally clinched.
  经过几番周折，这笔交易总算做成了。
• Only after experiencing hardships and setbacks can one have a perspective on the true meaning of life.
  只有经历了困难和挫折之后，一个人才能对人生的真正含义有透彻的理解。
• I apologise for my appearance, I've had a few setbacks.
  我对我的外表表示歉意，我经历了一些挫折。
• They have several setbacks in their career.
  他们在事业上受到许多挫折。
• He was very cast down by setbacks in his work.
  他工作不顺利，心里愁闷得很。
• He never lost heart despite repeated setbacks.
  他多次遇到挫折，但从不气馁。
• She was discouraged by setbacks.
  她因挫折而灰心了。
• They were unaccustomed to such military setbacks
  他们还不习惯这样的军事挫败。
• He and his men met many dangers and setbacks.
  他和手下遇上许多危险和挫折。