setback 详细解释

setback

['setbæk]

n.挫折, 失败, 退步

n.[C]

1. 挫折; 失败; 倒退

He met with many a setback in his lifetime.

他一生中遭到过许多挫折。

2. (疾病的)复发

The patient had a setback in her recovery.

病在她康复过程中发生了反复。

3. 逆流; 涡流

4. 【建】外墙缩进, 外墙逐层收进的高楼

词形变化

形容词: setal | 名词复数: setae |

词义辨析

同义参见:

misadventure  tragedy  disappointment  

英英释义

名词 setback:

an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating

同义词：reverse, reversal, blow, black eye

补充

setbacksetback英:[ˈsetbæk] 美:[ˈsɛtˌbæk]n.1.挫折; 阻碍

例句

1. a serious setback for the peace process.和平进程的严重挫折。 2. "Despite some early setbacks, they eventually became a successful company."尽管一开始遇到一些挫折，但他们最终发展为一家成功的公司。 3. a serious/minor/temporary setback严重/轻微/暂时的挫折

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