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。
• A dishonest person is bound to meet with setbacks sooner or later.
  不老实的人非碰钉子不可。
• Only after many setbacks was success achieved.
  几经周折才告成功。
• He and his men met many dangers and setbacks.
  他和手下遇上许多危险和挫折。
• Their spirits kept up well in spite of setbacks.
  尽管遭受挫折，他们的热情不减。
• This choice also explains why we meet setbacks.
  这一选择也解释了我们为何遇到挫折。
• They have several setbacks in their career.
  他们在事业上受到许多挫折。
• 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。
• She was discouraged by setbacks.
  她因挫折而灰心了。