obstacle
US /ˈɑːb.stə.kəl/
UK /ˈɑːb.stə.kəl/
1.
障碍, 阻碍, 绊脚石
a thing that blocks one's way or prevents or hinders progress
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The fallen tree was an obstacle in our path.
倒下的树是我们路上的障碍。
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Lack of funding is a major obstacle to the project's completion.
资金不足是项目完成的主要障碍。