barrier
English → Chinese
noun//ˈbæriə(r)//
(空间) 障碍物: 阻碍移动或进入的物理结构(如栅栏、墙)
The police placed a metal barrier across the street to control the crowd.
(Chinese) 警察在街道上放置了金属障碍物以控制人群。
The Great Barrier Reef acts as a natural barrier protecting the coast from heavy waves.
(Chinese) 大堡礁起到了天然屏障的作用,保护海岸免受巨浪冲击。
noun//ˈbæriə(r)//
(特征) 隔阂: 阻碍沟通、进步或成功的抽象障碍(如语言、制度)
The lack of a common language was a major barrier to the success of the negotiations.
(Chinese) 缺乏共同语言是谈判成功的主要障碍。
The high cost of tuition remains a significant barrier for many students seeking higher education.
(Chinese) 高昂的学费依然是许多追求高等教育的学生面临的主要障碍。
Entry ID: en:zh:barrier · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary