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barrier

🇬🇧 UK/'bærɪə/🇺🇸 US/'bæriә/
NGSL 3kIELTSTOEFLGREB2

Definitions

n.

A physical structure or obstacle that blocks movement or access; anything that prevents progress.

障碍物,屏障;阻碍

v.

To block or obstruct with a barrier.

用障碍物阻挡

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
barbar, barrier, stick
+
riersuffix
=barrier

Common Collocations

  • 1.trade barrier贸易壁垒
  • 2.language barrier语言障碍

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The language barrier made communication extremely difficult for the new immigrants.

  • 2.

    Police erected a barrier to prevent protesters from entering the restricted zone.

  • 3.

    High tuition fees remain a significant barrier to higher education.

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