barriers
Prononciation : [ˈbæriərz]
Contexte : « obstacles »
(noun) barriers are things that keep people from getting to where they want to go or from reaching their goals. It's like a fence that stops you from walking into a garden.
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She worked hard to overcome the barriers in her path and achieve her dreams.
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The barriers prevented him from reaching the other side of the river.
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What barriers do you think people face when trying to learn a new skill?
Contexte : « communication »
(noun) barriers can also be problems that make it hard for people to understand each other. Like if someone speaks a different language, it can create a barrier in conversation.
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They found ways to break down the barriers between them and start communicating better.
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Cultural differences created barriers that made the discussion difficult.
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What kind of barriers can stop people from communicating effectively?
Contexte : « sports »
(noun) in sports, barriers can be physical objects that players have to jump over or push through. Imagine in a race where there are hurdles to jump over.
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The athlete trained every day to clear the high barriers in his competition.
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She stumbled and fell, unable to get over the barriers during the race.
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How do competitors prepare for the barriers in the tournament?