hurdle

obstacle(障碍)

1. Countable(可数名词)

   A frame or barrier that must be jumped over in a race.

   （跨栏比赛中的）栏架

   • He stumbled at the final hurdle.

     他在最后一个栏架绊倒了。

   • She navigated all the hurdles smoothly to reach the finish line.

     她顺利地跨越了所有的栏架到达了终点。

   • The runners needed to clear each hurdle to complete the race.

     跑者们需要跨越每一个栏架才能完成比赛。

difficulty(困难)

1. A difficulty or obstacle that prevents progress or achievement.

   障碍；难题

   • Obtaining a work permit is the first major hurdle to overcome.

     获得工作许可是要克服的第一个主要障碍。

   • The implementation of the new regulations proved to be a significant hurdle.

     新规定的实施证明是一个重大的障碍。

   • The lack of funds is the biggest hurdle for the project at the moment.

     资金短缺是目前该项目最大的障碍。

1. Transitive(及物动词)Intransitive(不及物动词)

   To participate in a race that involves jumping over hurdles, or to jump over an object while moving.

   参加跨栏比赛；跨越

   • He hurdled the fence and climbed up the hill.

     他跨过栅栏，爬上了山丘。

   • She hurdled over the roadside barrier to catch the bus.

     她跨过路边的护栏去赶公交车。

   • The athletes had to hurdle each barrier while running.

     运动员们在跑步时必须跨过每个障碍。