Wordiyosetback
🇬🇧 UK/'setbæk/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions
n.
An unexpected problem, defeat, or reversal that delays or hinders progress
挫折；阻碍；退步
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.suffer a setback遭受挫折
- 2.major setback重大挫折
- 3.temporary setback暂时性挫折
- 4.overcome a setback克服挫折
Example Sentences
- 1.
Losing the contract was a major setback for the company's expansion plans.
- 2.
Despite several setbacks, she remained determined to finish her research.
- 3.
The injury proved to be only a temporary setback in his athletic career.