N-COUNT A setback is an event that delays your progress or reverses some of the progress that you have made. 挫折; 倒退 [oft N 'for/in/to' n]
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。
It is an unexpected setback in her fortunes.
这是她好运中的一次意外的挫折。
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。
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。
Last week, the Central Intelligence Agency suffered a setback in its efforts against al-Qaida.
VOA: special.2010.01.09
The end of the strike was a big setback for the steelworkers union.
VOA: special.2009.07.13
The president referred directly to last week's political setback, acknowledging that voters have a right to be angry.
VOA: standard.2010.01.28
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