setback
柯林斯词典
1. N-COUNT A setback is an event that delays your progress or reverses some of the progress that you have made. 挫折; 倒退[oft N 'for/in/to' n]
The move represents a setback for the Middle East peace process. 此举意味着中东和平进程的倒退。
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setback /ˈsɛtbæk/ (setbacks)
剑桥词典
- something that happens that delays or prevents a process from developing
挫折；障碍
Sally had been recovering well from her operation , but yesterday she experienced /suffered a setback. 萨莉手术后一直恢复良好，但昨天她的病情再度复发。
There has been a slight /temporary setback in our plans . 我们的计划遭到了一点儿／暂时的挫折。
也见 set sth/sb back
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