音标：['setbæk] ；柯林斯词典等级：2 级；

n. 挫折, 退步, 逆流

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

词型变化：名词复数形式 : setbacks
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setback的用法和样例：

例句

用作名词(n.)

He met with many a setback in his lifetime.他一生中遭到过许多挫折。
This setback has drained away my keenness.这次挫折削弱了我的热情。
Undaunted by his first setback, he decided to try once more.不为最初的失败而动摇，他决定再试一次。
This latest arrest was just one minor setback.最近的逮捕只不过是一个小小的退步。

常见句型

用作名词(n.)

I am not going to let the setback throw me.我不会因这一挫折而一蹶不振。
In making scientific experiments,one should not be cast down by temporary setbacks.进行科学实验时，不应因为暂时的挫折就垂头丧气。

词汇搭配

slow setback缓慢逆转
business setback经济衰退
drastic setback市价暴落
setback pin惯性销
set back推迟

【近义词】

tragedy悲剧
misadventure不幸
disappointment失望
hindrance起妨碍作用的事物或人...
holdup持枪抢劫
delay耽搁
impediment障碍
stumbling block绊脚石
obstruction障碍
obstacle障碍
reversal翻转
black eye发青的眼圈
reverse逆转
blow打击

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