setback

[ˈsɛtbæk] [ˈsɛtˌbæk]

n. 挫折;倒退;逆流

详细释义

n.

挫折;倒退;逆流

  • Then in the fall, after six months of family nurture and adoration, the doggy suffered a setback.

    然而,经过半年我们家人的喂养和宠爱,小狗在秋天遭遇了挫折。

  • Europe's tragedy is a setback for all mankind.

    欧洲的悲剧是全人类的倒退。

  • He met with many a setback in his lifetime.

    他一生中遭到过许多挫折。

  • 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。

英英释义

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

同反义词

同义词:

hitch

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