| 释义 |
setback
setback /ˈset.bæk/ noun [C]
► C1 something that happens that delays or prevents a process from developing: » Sally had been recovering well from her operation, but yesterday she experienced/suffered a setback.» There has been a slight/temporary setback in our plans.→ SEE ALSO SET STH/SB BACK(Cf. ↑set sth/sb back), SET STH BACK(Cf. ↑set sth back)Thesaurus+: ↑Difficult things and people , ↑Preventing and impeding |