stumbling block
US /ˈstʌm.blɪŋ ˌblɑːk/
UK /ˈstʌm.blɪŋ ˌblɑːk/
1.
絆腳石, 障礙
a difficulty or obstacle that prevents progress or achievement
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Lack of funding proved to be a major stumbling block for the project.
資金不足被證明是該項目主要絆腳石。
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His inability to compromise was a constant stumbling block in negotiations.
他無法妥協是談判中一個持續的絆腳石。