setback

英[ˈsetbæk]
美[ˈsetbæk]

基本释义

n.
挫折; 阻碍; 退步; 逆流

词性变化

实用例句

The team suffered a major setback when their best player was injured.

最优秀的队员受了伤,使得这支队伍的实力大打折扣。

牛津词典

The breakdown in talks represents a temporary setback in the peace process.

谈判破裂意味着和平进程暂时受阻。

牛津词典

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。

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。

It's the knack a positive for every negative and viewing a setback a challenge.

幸福的秘诀就是化消极为积极,视挫折为挑战.

期刊摘选

This setback has drained away my keenness.

这次挫折削弱了我的热情.

期刊摘选

He can be thanked for this setback.

这个挫折要怪他.

《现代英汉综合大词典》

Because the age differs too big, our love encountered a setback.

因为年龄相差太大, 我们的恋爱遭遇了挫折.

期刊摘选

The setback did not damp his zest.

挫折没有使他降低热情.

辞典例句

It is an unexpected setback in her fortunes.

这是她好运中的一次意外的挫折.

《现代汉英综合大词典》

You are a young and vigorous man. How can you sigh when you meet a setback?

年轻力壮的大小伙子, 怎么能一遇到挫折就叹气 呢 ?

期刊摘选

Amidst the economic setback, the labour market eased visibly over the course of 2001.

随着经济倒退, 劳工市场在二零零一年明显放缓.

期刊摘选

She views every minor setback as a disaster.

她把每个较小的挫折都看成重大灾难.

《简明英汉词典》

The U . N . report marks a significant setback for international efforts to combat Afghanistan's drug trade.

该报告标志着在打击阿富汗毒品交易这一国际事务上的一个明显退步.

期刊摘选

After biggest economic setback in a decade, global economic recovery is expected slow, U . N. report says.

联合国报告说,在遭遇过去十年最为严重的经济挫折后, 全球经济性复苏前景不容乐观.

期刊摘选

She didn't seem to be perturbed by the setback.

她似乎并不为这次挫折感到不安.

辞典例句

An abrupt recovery from a setback or disadvantage.

反败为胜从挫折或不利境地中突然的恢复.

期刊摘选

After going through each setback, he became stronger.

经历了一次次挫折之后, 他变得更坚强了.

期刊摘选

The EPA will presumably hesitate to withhold its permission after its setback in court.

一般认为,由于在法庭上遭受挫败,环保署可能会痛痛快快同意.

期刊摘选

In modern life, everybody encounters a setback possibly.

现代生活中, 每个人都可能遭遇挫折.

期刊摘选

It's just a temporary setback. Don't be discouraged.

这不过是尺蠖之屈,不要泄气.

《现代汉英综合大词典》

Since that time there has never been any setback in his career.

从那时起他在事业上一直没有遇到周折.

《现代汉英综合大词典》

None of this will come easy, nor without setback or struggle.

这一切都不可能一帆风顺, 也不可能不经历挫折或斗争.

期刊摘选

Biggest setback an outside chance the Cavs could miss Pavlovic's athleticism and shooting in the backcourt.

最大的挫折:其实会失去在后卫线的帕夫洛维奇的竞技能力及投射能力.

期刊摘选

Face the setback of the life, be this adamancy? Degenerate still?

面对生活的挫折, 是该坚强? 还是堕落?

期刊摘选

Do not, for one repulse or setback, give up the purpose that you resolved to effect.

不要只因一次失败或挫折, 就放弃你原来决心想要达到的目的.

期刊摘选

The knee injury caused a serious setback to his football career.

膝膝盖的伤造成了他在足球生涯上的严重妨碍.

期刊摘选

Eisenhower could not afford a massive risk and setback.

艾森豪威尔经受不起一次大规模的冒险和挫败.

辞典例句

The team suffered a major setback when their best player was injured.

最优秀的队员受了伤,使得这支队伍的实力大打折扣。

《牛津高阶英汉双解词典》

The problems that have dogged him all year are just a temporary setback.

一时的挫折竟困扰了他一整年。

柯林斯例句

真题例句

Confronted by a setback such as a disappointing test grade, students with a growth mind-set said they would study harder or try a different strategy.

出自-2016年12月阅读原文

Confronted by a setback such as a disappointing test grade, students with a growth mindset said they would study harder or try a different strategy.

2016年12月四级真题(第二套)阅读 Section B

A further reduction in local supplies is yet another unwelcome setback to the industry.

2017年12月六级真题(第一套)阅读 Section A

英英释义

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