英语网 单词
setback的意思
setback
英 ['setbæk]
美 ['sɛtbæk]
- n. 挫折；退步；逆流
英文词源
- setback (n.)
- also set-back, 1670s, "reversal, check to progress," from set (v.) + back (adv.). Sometimes backset was used in the same sense. Meaning "space between a building and a property line" is from 1916. To set (someone) back "cost" is from 1900.
双语例句
- 1. 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。
来自柯林斯例句
- 2. 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。
来自《权威词典》
- 3. 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.
来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
- 4. She views every minor setback as a disaster.
- 她把每个较小的挫折都看成重大灾难.
来自《简明英汉词典》
- 5. It is an unexpected setback in her fortunes.
- 这是她好运中的一次意外的挫折.
来自《现代汉英综合大词典》