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

• 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。
• 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。
• 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。
• A series of setbacks have put the whole project in jeopardy.
  一系列的挫折使整个项目面临失败。
• This choice also explains why we meet setbacks.
  这一选择也解释了我们为何遇到挫折。
• He was very cast down by setbacks in his work.
  他工作不顺利，心里愁闷得很。
• OBAMA: There will be setbacks and false starts.
  奥巴马：将有挫折和错误的开始。
• After several setbacks, the deal was finally clinched.
  经过几番周折，这笔交易总算做成了。
• She was discouraged by setbacks.
  她因挫折而灰心了。
• Various setbacks and problems delayed production
  各种各样的挫折和问题耽搁了生产进度。