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

• They were unaccustomed to such military setbacks
  他们还不习惯这样的军事挫败。
• She was discouraged by setbacks.
  她因挫折而灰心了。
• 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。
• The country's economy has weathered setbacks.
  中国经济经受住了挫折。
• 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。
• In the face of fierce competition in modern society, an organization would have suffered setbacks and crises.
  在竞争激烈的现代社会中，任何一个组织都会遭遇挫折和危机。
• This choice also explains why we meet setbacks.
  这一选择也解释了我们为何遇到挫折。
• 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。
• 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。
• No setbacks can make him waver.
  任凭什么挫折都不能使他动摇。