单词 | setback |
释义 | setback (setbæk ) also set-back Word forms: setbacks countable noun A setback is an event that delays your progress or reverses some of the progress that you have made. The move represents a setback for the peace process. [+ for/in/to] He has suffered a serious setback in his political career. Synonyms: hold-up, check, defeat, blow Collocations: face a setback No one needs to face this setback alone. Times,Sunday Times Although mostly positive, cloning also faces some setbacks in terms of ethics and human health. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 However, within two years, the party faced a setback when it won only 16 seats in the 1974 federal election. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 But his latest injury setback has made him consider his retirement plans. The Sun It has been one injury setback after another. Times, Sunday Times So the injury setback could not have happened at a worse time. The Sun Alas, thereafter the injury setbacks and the celebrity lifestyle began to wreck his reputation. Times, Sunday Times His earlier career was oddly mixed, and not simply because he had injury setbacks. Times, Sunday Times The following examples show how thinking in a rational way about minor setbacks can help you to fight off despair and keep on the right track. Coping with Bulimia (1987) Minor setbacks and delays turned into years of stalled progress. THE STRATEGY MACHINE (2002) There will be minor setbacks on the way. Times, Sunday Times (2007) And a series of setbacks this season, including visit to a specialist month, placed doubts his long-term future. The Sun The left-arm quick bowlers both feared their international careers were over after a series of setbacks. The Sun A series of setbacks left the yes campaign floundering, and a narrow no lead soon became a substantial one. Times, Sunday Times The series of setbacks that you're contending with may seem unfair. Times, Sunday Times After some equivocation, he agrees to the task, endures a series of setbacks, and ultimately achieves his goal. Christianity Today No one can expect to live very long without experiencing a serious setback in one's life or in one's work. THE ESSENTIAL DRUCKER (2001) Recently, though, he has had genuine cause to feel low as his career has suffered its first serious setback. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Can monetary policy really avert a serious setback to the economy, no matter how big the cuts? Times, Sunday Times (2010) Time and again, the market experiences a severe setback over the summer months. Times, Sunday Times The move could be a severe setback to stem-cell research, however, and yesterday scientists from three universities involved in the project denounced what they saw as government capitulation to scaremongering. Times, Sunday Times Despite this severe setback, he went on to win the election. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 His success was achieved despite a severe setback at age 14 when doctors detected a heart murmur and recommended that he give up playing sport. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In the 2001 election it lost its parliamentary representation, a severe setback for the party. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The failure of the negotiations marked a significant setback for the group. Times, Sunday Times United's players knew that this was a significant setback, not to mention a painful one. Times, Sunday Times His representatives are adamant that he will not be risked if it could result in a significant setback. Times, Sunday Times The return of direct rule would be seen as a significant setback for the peace process. Times, Sunday Times If he were to take the job, it would be a significant setback. Times, Sunday Times The company did suffer a setback in 2008. Houston Chronicle Even natural justice itself may suffer a setback. Times, Sunday Times Unfortunately it was about to suffer a setback. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It may even be a temporary setback in your leadership. Christianity Today It seems to be a reasonable reaction to what looks like a temporary setback. Times, Sunday Times Was it a blip, a temporary setback on the seemingly inexorable march to world domination, or was it the beginning of the end, a portent of impending doom? Times, Sunday Times The chances are then that this temporary setback will simply serve as a trigger for the industry to extend its horizons. Times, Sunday Times Others see the loss of their red box merely as a temporary setback. Times, Sunday Times After another unexpected setback, their hopes of reaching the quarter-finals are back in the balance. Times, Sunday Times Unexpected setbacks arise out of the blue and have to be dealt with instantly. The Sun Unexpected setbacks mean rescheduling social plans but, being the type of sign who can think on your feet, that will be no problem. The Sun That means unexpected setbacks may be more dangerous than for a diversified business. Times, Sunday Times But unexpected setbacks have been common among the elite quartet. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 挫折 Japanese: 妨げ |
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