setback ['set.bæk] noun countable ■something that happens which delays or prevents a process from advancing 挫折;障碍•Sally had been recovering well from her operation, but yesterday she experienced/suffered a setback.莎莉手术后一直恢复良好,但昨天她的病情再度复发。 •There has been a slight/temporary setback in our plans.我们的计划遭到了一点/暂时的挫败。 ⇒ See also set back;set back |