setback

ˈsɛtˌbæk
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Translation of setback from English into Chinese

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Noun

1.

obstacle

delay or reversal in progress
挫折 cuòzhé倒退 dàotuì
  • The project experienced a significant setback after the funding was cut.项目在资金被削减后经历了重大挫折。
2.

construction

TECH.
required distance between building and road
TECH.
后退距离 建筑退线
  • The new house must comply with the setback regulations.新房必须符合后退距离的规定。
3.

architecture

TECH.
step-like recession in wall
TECH.
退台 tuìtái阶梯状后退 层叠 céngdié
  • The building's design includes a setback for aesthetic reasons.这座建筑的设计包括一个退台以增加美感。
4.

appliances

TECH.
offset to thermostat's temperature setting
TECH.
温度设定偏移 温度调整
  • The thermostat's setback helps save energy during the night.恒温器的温度设定偏移有助于夜间节能。
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Expressions with setback: examples in English and translations in Chinese

遭遇挫折
遇到阻碍
The team suffered a setback when the main server crashed.
严重挫折
Losing the contract was a serious setback for the small company.

Images of setback

  • setback: required distance between building and road
    (construction) 后退距离
  • setback: step-like recession in wall
    (architecture) 退台

Synonyms and analogies of setback in English

Examples of setback in a sentence

  • Her illness was a temporary setback in her career.
  • The architect explained the setback to the client.
  • City codes dictate a setback for all new constructions.
  • The architect designed a setback to enhance the building's profile.
  • A setback was required to comply with zoning laws.
  • The setback feature adjusts the temperature automatically.

Translations of "setback" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
挫折n. - cuòzhé

The minor setback was only a footnote in their successful project.

这点小挫折只算是他们这个成功项目里的一个小注脚。

倒退n. - dào tuì

The peace process has undoubtedly suffered a serious setback.

和平进程无疑发生了严重的倒退。

挫败n. - cuò bài

But the result was a severe setback nonetheless.

但是这个结果仍是一次严重的挫败。

失败n. - shī bài

But, with every setback, we learn.

但我们会从每次失败中汲取教训。

退步n. - tuì bù

This would be a major setback to nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation.

这将是核裁军和不扩散的重大退步。

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Other translations for setback:

  • 波折n.
  • 退缩n.

setback: Examples and translations in context

The nasty financial setback forced the startup to rethink its strategy entirely.

这次严重的财务挫折迫使这家初创公司完全重新思考自己的发展策略。

The unexpected setback blew their optimism about the merger sky-high this morning.

这次意外挫折在今天上午把他们对合并的乐观预期彻底击垮了。

The grievous error in judgment led to a major financial setback.

这个严重的判断错误导致了一场重大的财务挫折。

This minor setback is just a prelude to greater challenges ahead.

这点小挫折不过是今后更大挑战的前奏而已。

Compensating strategies allowed the team to recover from the initial setback.

一套应对策略帮助团队从最初的挫折中迅速调整回来。

This setback taught them valuable lessons about risk management and contingency plans.

这次挫折让他们在风险管理和应急预案方面学到了非常宝贵的一课。

Media reports highlighted the breakdown of talks as a major setback in diplomacy.

媒体报道把这次谈判破裂视为外交上的重大挫折。

The delay is but a minor setback for the whole project.

这次延期只是对整个项目的一个小挫折。

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