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

• After several setbacks, the deal was finally clinched.
  经过几番周折，这笔交易总算做成了。
• They have several setbacks in their career.
  他们在事业上受到许多挫折。
• 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。
• She was discouraged by setbacks.
  她因挫折而灰心了。
• You shouldn't get frustrated by a few setbacks.
  受到一点儿挫折用不着苦恼。
• The business, founded by Dawn and Nigel, suffered financial setbacks.
  唐和奈杰尔创办的企业在资金上遇到了一些问题。
• These are lessons drawn from our setbacks in the past.
  这些是我们吃了苦头总结出来的经验。
• He was able to establish himself again even after many setbacks.
  几多磨难之后，他又东山再起。
• This choice also explains why we meet setbacks.
  这一选择也解释了我们为何遇到挫折。
• We learn from these setbacks.
  我们从这些挫折中吸取了教训。