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

• 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。
• 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。
• Only after many setbacks was success achieved.
  几经周折才告成功。
• Various setbacks and problems delayed production
  各种各样的挫折和问题耽搁了生产进度。
• No setbacks can make him waver.
  任凭什么挫折都不能使他动摇。
• 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 dishonest person is bound to meet with setbacks sooner or later.
  不老实的人非碰钉子不可。
• 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。
• The country's economy has weathered setbacks.
  中国经济经受住了挫折。
• 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。