| 释义 |
Noun: setback 'set`bak- An unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
- reverse, reversal, blow, black eye
Noun: set-back- Structure where a wall or building narrows abruptly
- setoff, offset
Verb: set back set bak- Hold back to a later time
- postpone, prorogue, hold over, put over, table [N. Amer], shelve, defer, remit, put off - Slow down the progress of; hinder
- Cost a certain amount
- knock back, put back
Derived forms: setting back, set back, sets back, setbacks, set-backs See also: set Type of: be, construction, cost, delay, happening, hinder, impede, natural event, occurrence, occurrent, structure Encyclopedia: Setback |