obstacle

obstacle [ˈɔbstəkl] n.

1. ■ 障碍(物); 妨碍, 阻碍, 干扰

an obstacle to (progress) (进步)的障碍

obstacle course 障碍赛跑训练场

obstacle race 障碍赛

tank obstacle 【军】坦克障碍物

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习惯用语

throw obstacles in sb.'s way

1. ■ 妨害, 阻碍某人

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参考词汇

obstacle;impediment;obstruction;hindrance;都含“阻碍”、“障碍物”的意思。

1. ■ obstacle指“阻碍前进的东西或状况”, 如:

Her father's opposition remained only their obstacle. 她父亲的反对是他们唯一的障碍。

2. ■ impediment 指“妨碍正常活动而使前进受阻的事”, 特指“口吃”, 如:

a speech impediment 口吃。

3. ■ obstruction 指“阻碍整个通道的阻塞物”, 如:

Your interference is an obstruction of justice. 你的干预阻碍了正义。

4. ■ hindrance 指“阻碍事物前进的人或物”, 如: lt was proved a hindrance to our progress. 已证明它是我们前进的障碍。

assistance;help;