挫折cuòzhé 1.压制,阻碍,使削弱或停顿{subdue; frustrate; hinder (sth. in order to weaken or stop it)}: 不要～群众的积极性。{Don't throw cold water on people's enthusiasm.} 2.失败;失利{defeat; setback; reverse; frustration}: 经过多次～,终于取得了胜利。{They finally emerged triumphant after numerous setbacks.}