They are "slow" in their unfolding, and they are slow because they come with setbacks.

它们的发展是“缓慢的”，原因是发展过程总会伴随着挫折。

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A dishonest person is bound to meet with setbacks sooner or later.

不老实的人非碰钉子不可。

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How you cope with setbacks?

你是如何应对挫折的？

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Wenger said the ability to deal with setbacks was part and parcel of a footballer's life.

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Dealing with setbacks and vulnerabilities in the public eye eats away at confidence and can undermine careers.

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Other benefits included the adoption of important life skills such as learning how to win, to lose and to cope with setbacks.

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