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

• We learn from these setbacks.
  我们从这些挫折中吸取了教训。
• This choice also explains why we meet setbacks.
  这一选择也解释了我们为何遇到挫折。
• The country's economy has weathered setbacks.
  中国经济经受住了挫折。
• Various setbacks and problems delayed production
  各种各样的挫折和问题耽搁了生产进度。
• We suffered numerous setbacks before we could finally get the business up and running.
  我们在生意开张和运行之前遭受了许多挫折。
• He and his men met many dangers and setbacks.
  他和手下遇上许多危险和挫折。
• Only after many setbacks was success achieved.
  几经周折才告成功。
• A dishonest person is bound to meet with setbacks sooner or later.
  不老实的人非碰钉子不可。
• 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。
• He was able to establish himself again even after many setbacks.
  几多磨难之后，他又东山再起。