setback
挫折
常用释义
英音[ ˈsetbæk ]
美音[ ˈsetbæk ]
变形
复数:
setbacks
基本释义
- n. 挫折，阻碍；（建筑）壁阶；<美>（建筑物的）缩进距离
考试频率
四级
考频：近五年出现1次
- n. 挫折; 阻碍因素 最常考
六级
考频：近五年出现1次
- n. 挫折; 阻碍因素 最常考
例句
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1·It is an unexpected setback in her fortunes.这是她好运中的一次意外的挫折。来源: 《新英汉大辞典》
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2·A further reduction in local supplies is yet another unwelcome setback to the industry.对该行业来说，本地供应的进一步减少又是一个不受欢迎的挫折。
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3·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。来源: 《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》
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4·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。来源: 《牛津词典》
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5·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。来源: 《牛津词典》
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6·An obstacle, setback or delay means only one thing: it's not time for your goal to be completed yet.一个障碍、挫败或延迟只意味着一件事：现在还不是你实现目标的时候。
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7·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.当面对挫败，例如不理想的成绩时，具有成长型思维模式的学生表示他们会更加努力地学习，或是尝试一些不同的学习策略。
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8·As a result, they have lost the parachute they once had in times of financial setback—a back-up earner (usually Mom) who could go into the workforce if the primary earner got laid off or fell sick.因此，它们已经失去了在经济萧条时期曾经持有的“保护伞”——一个后备挣钱者（通常是母亲），她可以在主要挣钱者失业或者病倒的时候出去工作。
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9·It's just a temporary setback. Don't be discouraged.这不过是尺蠖之屈，不要泄气。来源: 《新英汉大辞典》
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10·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。来源: 《新英汉大辞典》
同义词
n.
挫折；退步；逆流