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Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th
setback
set·back [setback setbacks] BrE [ˈsetbæk] NAmE [ˈsetbæk] noun a difficulty or problem that delays or prevents sth, or makes a situation worse •The team suffered a major setback when their best player was injured. •The breakdown in talks represents a temporary setback in the peace process. Example Bank: •That would represent a huge setback in the fight to change our criminal justice system. •a further setback for the coal industry •a serious setback to his chances of re-election •Don't be put off by any early setbacks. •The breakdown in talks represents a temporary setback in the peace talks.
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