pitfall

Definitions

pit + fall (the Germanic "drop" fall) = a hidden pit you fall into. Originally a literal trap dug to catch animals; today almost always figurative — a concealed danger waiting to catch the unwary.

Common Collocations

• 1.avoid the pitfalls避免陷阱／规避风险
• 2.common pitfall常见的陷阱
• 3.potential pitfall潜在的风险
• 4.the pitfalls of……的陷阱

Example Sentences

• 1.

  This guide warns new investors about the common pitfalls.

• 2.

  One pitfall of working from home is the lack of routine.