obstacle /'ɒbstәkl/

Meaning

English definition

• (n.) something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
• (n.) an obstruction that stands in the way (and must be removed or surmounted or circumvented)

Chinese translation

• n. 障碍, 妨害物, 阻碍

Word details

Part of speech

noun

Pronunciation

/'ɒbstәkl/

Syllables

3

Exam levels

CET-4 · CET-6 · Postgraduate exam · TOEFL · IELTS · GRE

Frequency

Zipf 3.72 · Super Rare

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Related words

obstruction · obstruct · obstinate

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