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

• 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。
• 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。
• She was discouraged by setbacks.
  她因挫折而灰心了。
• 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。
• Various setbacks and problems delayed production
  各种各样的挫折和问题耽搁了生产进度。
• The country's economy has weathered setbacks.
  中国经济经受住了挫折。
• After several setbacks, the deal was finally clinched.
  经过几番周折，这笔交易总算做成了。
• No setbacks can make him waver.
  任凭什么挫折都不能使他动摇。
• 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。