obstacle
Từ điển Collocation
obstacle noun
ADJ. big, chief, main, major | enormous, formidable, serious The attitude of the unions is a serious obstacle. | impossible, insuperable, insurmountable Lack of money has proved an almost insurmountable obstacle.
VERB + OBSTACLE pose, prove, remain | come across, encounter | overcome, remove, surmount He was determined to overcome all obstacles in his way.
PREP. ~ for Lack of childcare provision can be a major obstacle for women wishing to work. | ~ to The huge distances involved have proved an obstacle to communication between villages.
PHRASES an obstacle in the path/way (of sb/sth) The release of prisoners remains an obstacle in the path of a peace agreement.
Từ điển WordNet
n.
- something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted; obstruction
lack of imagination is an obstacle to one's advancement
the poverty of a district is an obstacle to good education
the filibuster was a major obstruction to the success of their plan
- an obstruction that stands in the way (and must be removed or surmounted or circumvented)
English Synonym and Antonym Dictionary
obstacles
syn.: barrier block catch deterrent hindrance hitch impediment obstruction snag stoppage
ant.: help
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