英汉词典

1. 挫折;障碍
    A setback is an event that delays your progress or reverses some of the progress that you have made.

    e.g. The move represents a setback for the Middle East peace process...
           这个行动意味着中东和平进程受挫。
    e.g. He has suffered a serious setback in his political career.
           他的政治生涯遭遇了一次严重挫折。