snag

🇬🇧 UK/snæg/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

An unexpected obstacle or difficulty; a sharp projection that can catch or tear fabric.

意外障碍;突出物;钩破处

v.

To catch or tear on a rough surface or sharp projection; to obtain or grab something.

钩住;勾破;抓住机会获得

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
snagother
=snag

Common Collocations

  • 1.hit a snag遇到障碍
  • 2.run into a snag碰上麻烦
  • 3.[minor snag]小问题
  • 4.snag in the plan计划中的漏洞

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The project hit a snag when the main supplier ran out of materials.

  • 2.

    There's just one snag with your plan — we don't have enough budget.

  • 3.

    Her silk dress caught a snag on the rough wooden chair.

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