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Chinese
cuòbài
Meaning: setback; defeat; to thwart or defeat
Part of Speech: Noun, Verb

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Example

這次挫敗讓她重新檢視計畫。
这次挫败让她重新检视计划。
This setback made her review the plan from the beginning.

Usage Notes

As a noun, it is a discouraging failure or defeat; as a verb, it means to frustrate or defeat an effort.

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