barrier
Произношение: [/ˈbæriər/]
Контекст: «obstacle»
(noun) a barrier is something that stops or blocks you from going somewhere or doing something. It can be a wall, a fence, or anything that makes it hard to get past.
Пример
The fence acted as a barrier, keeping the pets safe in the yard.
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Without any barriers in sight, the path to the park was completely open.
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What kind of barriers can you think of that might block a road?
Контекст: «communication»
(noun) a barrier can also mean something that makes it hard for people to understand each other. This can be language differences or cultural misunderstandings.
Пример
Learning a new language helped reduce the barrier between the two friends.
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There was a strong barrier in their conversation because they spoke different languages.
Пример
What barriers do people often face when trying to communicate?
Контекст: «sports»
(noun) in sports, a barrier can refer to something that athletes try to overcome, like a physical challenge or a record.
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The runner broke the barrier of four minutes in the mile race.
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The athlete could not break the barrier set by the previous champion.
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What is the biggest barrier athletes must overcome in their sport?