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

• Sadness is a normal reaction to life's struggles, setbacks, and disappointments.
  悲伤是在生活中遇到斗争、挫折和失败的一种正常反应。
• We should learn from our failures and setbacks.
  我们应该从失败和挫折中吸取教训。
• 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。
• Their spirits kept up well in spite of setbacks.
  尽管遭受挫折，他们的热情不减。
• A dishonest person is bound to meet with setbacks sooner or later.
  不老实的人非碰钉子不可。
• She was discouraged by setbacks.
  她因挫折而灰心了。
• The country's economy has weathered setbacks.
  中国经济经受住了挫折。
• He and his men met many dangers and setbacks.
  他和手下遇上许多危险和挫折。
• None of these setbacks could weaken her resolve to become a doctor.
  这些挫折一点也动摇不了她要当医生的决心。
• They were unaccustomed to such military setbacks
  他们还不习惯这样的军事挫败。