setback

英 ['setbæk] 美 ['setbæk]

• n. 挫折；失败；退步

双解释义

n. (名词)

1. [C] 挫折；阻碍

   difficulty or problem that delays or prevents sth, or makes a situation worse

英英释义

Noun:

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

例句

用作名词 (n.)

1. He met with many a setback in his lifetime.
   他一生中遭到过许多挫折。
2. This setback has drained away my keenness.
   这次挫折削弱了我的热情。
3. Undaunted by his first setback, he decided to try once more.
   不为最初的失败而动摇，他决定再试一次。
4. This latest arrest was just one minor setback.
   最近的逮捕只不过是一个小小的退步。

常见句型

用作名词 (n.)

1. I am not going to let the setback throw me.
   我不会因这一挫折而一蹶不振。
2. In making scientific experiments,one should not be cast down by temporary setbacks.
   进行科学实验时，不应因为暂时的挫折就垂头丧气。

词汇搭配

• slow setback 缓慢逆转
• business setback 经济衰退
• drastic setback 市价暴落
• setback pin 惯性销
• set back 推迟

近反义词

【近义词】

• tragedy 悲剧
• misadventure 不幸
• disappointment 失望
• hindrance 起妨碍作用的事物或人...
• holdup 持枪抢劫
• delay 耽搁
• impediment 障碍
• stumbling block 绊脚石
• obstruction 障碍
• obstacle 障碍
• reversal 翻转
• black eye 发青的眼圈
• reverse 逆转
• blow 打击