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hurdle

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Số nhiều: hurdlesQuá khứ: hurdledPhân từ 2: hurdledV-ing: hurdlingSo sánh hơn: nullSo sánh nhất: null

The word carries a strong sense of intentionality and effort. It suggests a specific, identifiable barrier that stands between a person and their objective, rather than a vague or systemic problem. There is an inherent feeling of a momentary struggle followed by a successful leap or transition. In professional or bureaucratic contexts, it describes a prerequisite or a formal requirement that must be satisfied. This differs from a wall, which implies a total stop, whereas a hurdle implies that progress is still possible if the individual possesses the skill or persistence to clear it.

Countable when referring to a physical racing barrier or a specific problem in a project.

Ý nghĩa

Danh từ

[something]

An obstacle or difficulty that must be overcome to achieve a goal.

"The team faced one final hurdle before the product launch."

Danh từ

[something]

A frame with a crossbar that athletes jump over in a race.

"The runner tripped over the third hurdle."

Ngoại động từ

[someone][something]

"The athlete hurdled the fence to get into the park."

Nội động từ

[doing]

To compete in a race involving jumps.

"She has been hurdling since she was ten years old."

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