setback

名词 setback:

1. an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
   同义词：reverse, reversal, blow, black eye

1. He has pulled in his horns since that setback.
   碰了钉子以后，他收敛些了。
2. A galling delay; a galling setback to their plans.
   令人懊恼的延迟; 计划的令人烦恼的挫折
3. Ah well, I suppose there's nothing like an occasional setback to make you realize how lucky you really are.
   唉，我看什么都不如偶尔受点挫折更能使你明白你是多么的幸运了。
4. Did he fall on a bad setback?
   他是不是遭到了严重的挫折？