barrier

US /ˈber.i.ɚ/
UK /ˈber.i.ɚ/
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1.

障碍, 屏障

a fence or other obstacle that prevents movement or access

:
The police set up a barrier to control the crowd.
警方设置了路障以控制人群。
A natural barrier of mountains separated the two countries.
一道天然的群山屏障将两国隔开。
2.

障碍, 阻碍

a circumstance or obstacle that prevents progress or access

:
Language can be a significant barrier to communication.
语言可能是沟通的一个重要障碍
They faced many financial barriers to starting their business.
他们在创业时面临许多财务障碍