Definition
Describes a situation where progress is made, but subsequent setbacks cause a net loss, leaving one further behind than before the initial progress.
進一步，退兩步
The progress of this project is one step forward, two steps back; each time there is progress, new obstacles arise.
這個項目的進展是前進一步，後退兩步；每次有進展，新的障礙就會出現。
Despite our numerous attempts, it feels like one step forward, two steps back, and the situation hasn't significantly improved.
儘管我們做了許多嘗試，但感覺像是前進一步，後退兩步，情況並沒有明顯改善。
The process of reform is often one step forward, two steps back, requiring patience and persistence.
改革的過程往往前進一步，後退兩步，需要耐心和堅持。