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  2. /hurdle

hurdle

UK/'hә:dl/US
TOEFLGREC2

Definitions

n.

A barrier jumped over in a race; a difficulty or obstacle that must be overcome

跨栏;障碍,难关

v.

To jump over a barrier while running; to overcome an obstacle

跨越(障碍);克服(困难)

Root Breakdown

Native English
hurdleother
=hurdle

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The athlete cleared the hurdle with ease during the track competition.

  • 2.

    Finding funding was the biggest hurdle in launching the new business.

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