barrier /'bæriә/
Meaning
English definition
- (n.) a structure or object that impedes free movement
- (n.) any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective
- (n.) anything serving to maintain separation by obstructing vision or access
Chinese translation
- n. 障碍, 栅栏
- [化] 势垒; 阻片; 阻挡层
Word details
- Part of speech
- noun
- Pronunciation
- /'bæriә/
- Syllables
- 3
- Exam levels
- Gaokao · CET-4 · CET-6 · Postgraduate exam · TOEFL · IELTS · GRE
- Frequency
- Zipf 4.15 · Rare
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