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obstacle

🇬🇧 UK/'ɒbstək(ə)l/🇺🇸 US/'ɒbstәkl/
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Definitions

n.

Something that blocks progress or stands in the way, physically or figuratively

障碍,阻碍,绊脚石

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
obagainst, toward, in the way of
+
ststand, set, place
+
aclesuffix
=obstacle

Common Collocations

  • 1.major obstacle重大障碍
  • 2.serious obstacle严重的障碍
  • 3.overcome obstacle克服障碍

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Lack of funding became the biggest obstacle preventing the research team from continuing.

  • 2.

    She faced numerous obstacles while pursuing her dream, but refused to give up.

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