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setbacks

/ˈsɛtˌbæks/ /ˈsɛtˌbæks/

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noun

挫折，障碍，倒退

An obstacle, delay, disadvantage, blow (an adverse event which retards or prevents progress towards a desired outcome)

Examples :

"After some initial setbacks, the expedition went safely on its way."

经历了一些最初的挫折后，探险队安全地继续前行了。

outcome business achievement negative situation event

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noun

退让距离，后退距离

The required distance between a structure and a road.

Examples :

"The town's zoning laws specify the required setbacks from the road, ensuring houses aren't built too close to the street. "

该镇的规划法规明确规定了房屋与道路之间必须保持的退让距离，以确保房屋不会建造得离街道太近。

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退 setback, 阶梯式后退

A step-like recession in a wall.

Examples :

"Setbacks were initially used for structural reasons, but now are often mandated by land use codes."

最初，墙体的阶梯式后退设计是出于结构上的考量，但现在通常是土地使用法规强制要求的。

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noun

回退，降低设定值。

An offset to the temperature setting of a thermostat to cover a period when more or less heating is required than usual.

Examples :

"To save energy, we programmed the thermostat with nighttime setbacks, lowering the temperature while everyone is asleep. "

为了节约能源，我们对恒温器进行了编程，设置了夜间回退功能，也就是在大家都睡觉的时候降低温度设定值。

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noun

挫折，倒退，障碍。

(possibly obsolete) A backset; a countercurrent; an eddy.

Examples :

"The canoe experienced setbacks in the wide river as it encountered swirling setbacks near the large rocks. "

那艘独木舟在宽阔的河面上遇到了阻碍，靠近大石头时，更是被漩涡般的逆流所困，不断倒退。

negative outcome situation

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noun

挫折，倒退。

A backset; a check; a repulse; a relapse.

Examples :

"Despite some setbacks in her recovery, she remained determined to walk again. "

尽管康复过程中遇到了一些挫折，她仍然决心再次行走。

outcome business achievement situation event negative