barrier
US /ˈber.i.ɚ/
UK /ˈber.i.ɚ/
1.
障礙, 屏障
a fence or other obstacle that prevents movement or access
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The police set up a barrier to control the crowd.
警方設置了路障以控制人群。
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A natural barrier of mountains separated the two countries.
一道天然的群山屏障將兩國隔開。
2.
障礙, 阻礙
a circumstance or obstacle that prevents progress or access
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Language can be a significant barrier to communication.
語言可能是溝通的一個重要障礙。
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They faced many financial barriers to starting their business.
他們在創業時面臨許多財務障礙。