Word · CEFR B1 · Frequency #4525
Fully loadedobstacle
障碍；阻碍
something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
- 1.
Something that impedes, stands in the way of, or holds up progress, either physically or figuratively
妨碍、阻碍或延缓进展的事物,无论是物理上的还是比喻上的。
- 2.
something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
需要绕过或克服的非物质障碍
- 3.
an obstruction that stands in the way (and must be removed or surmounted or circumvented)
需要移除或克服的障碍物
妨碍、阻碍或延缓进展的事物,无论是物理上的还是比喻上的。；需要绕过或克服的非物质障碍；需要移除或克服的障碍物；障碍；妨害物
In use
The fallen tree was an obstacle on the mountain road.
Lack of experience is not an obstacle to learning new skills.
They had to overcome many obstacles before the project was finished.
lack of imagination is an obstacle to one's advancement
the poverty of a district is an obstacle to good education
an obstacle to sth
Lack of funding is a major obstacle to the project's success.
资金不足是该项目的成功的主要障碍。
an obstacle for sb
Connections
Collocations
- major obstacle
- 主要障碍
- Lack of funding is a major obstacle to the project's completion.缺乏资金是项目完成的主要障碍。
- overcome an obstacle
- 克服障碍
- She overcame every obstacle to achieve her dream.她克服了每一个障碍，实现了梦想。
- obstacle to
- 对……的障碍
- The new law is an obstacle to economic growth.新法律是经济增长的障碍。
- formidable obstacle
- 难以逾越的障碍
- The language barrier proved to be a formidable obstacle.语言障碍被证明是难以逾越的障碍。
- remove an obstacle
- 排除障碍
- We need to remove the obstacles that prevent innovation.我们需要排除阻碍创新的障碍。
- obstacle course
Learner notes
Memory Tip
obstacle中的'st'联想到'stop'（停止），障碍就是让你停下的事物。
Context & Register
通常用于中性语境，可指具体障碍或抽象阻碍，常见于讨论困难或挑战时。
Pronunciation & Spelling
All share the '-acle' suffix pronounced /əkəl/, but the stressed syllable differs. None rhyme with 'obstacle' (/ˈɑb.stə.kəl/) because the stressed vowel /ɑ/ is not matched. Use caution when inferring sound from spelling.
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 2，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
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