setback
美['setbæk] 英['setbæk]
n. 挫折；失败；退步
双解释义
n.(名词)- [C] 挫折；阻碍 difficulty or problem that delays or prevents sth, or makes a situation worse
英英释义
Noun- an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
例句
用作名词(n.)- He met with many a setback in his lifetime.他一生中遭到过许多挫折。
- This setback has drained away my keenness.这次挫折削弱了我的热情。
- Undaunted by his first setback, he decided to try once more.不为最初的失败而动摇，他决定再试一次。
- This latest arrest was just one minor setback.最近的逮捕只不过是一个小小的退步。
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