also set-back, 1670s, "reversal, check to progress," from set (v.) + back (adv.). Sometimes backset was used in the same sense. Meaning "space between a building and a property line" is from 1916. To set (someone) back "cost" is from 1900.
雙語例句
1. The move represents a setback for the Middle East peace process.
這個行動意味著中東和平進程受挫。
來自柯林斯例句
2. The team suffered a major setback when their best player was injured.
最優(yōu)秀的隊員受了傷，使得這支隊伍的實力大打折扣。
來自《權(quán)威詞典》
3. Since that time there has never been any setback in his career.