盘点:各种各样的"障碍"如何表达
日期:2010-04-16 10:34
(单词翻译:单击)
There is just one small snag─where is the money coming from? 只有一个小问题--钱从哪儿来?
Snag: a problem or difficulty, especially one that is small, hidden or unexpected (尤指潜在的、意外的、不严重的)问题,困难,障碍,麻烦
The ceremony went off without a hitch. 仪式进行得很顺利.
Hitch: a problem or difficulty that causes a short delay 暂时的困难(或问题);故障;障碍
The hotel is in the middle of nowhere and there lies the rub. We don't have a car. 难就难在旅馆很偏远,我们又没有汽车.
Rub: a problem or difficulty 问题;困难
A lack of qualifications can be a major obstacle to finding a job. 学力不足可能成为谋职的主要障碍.
Obstacle: a situation, an event, etc. that makes it difficult for you to do or achieve something 障碍;阻碍;绊脚石
Due to a glitch in our database, this week's newsletter was not sent out on time. 由于资料库出了点小问题,本周的新闻信件未及时寄出.
Glitch: a small problem or fault that stops something working successfully 小故障;小毛病;小差错
Lack of training acts as a block to progress in a career. 缺乏训练会妨碍事业的发展.
Block: something that makes movement or progress difficult or impossible obstacle 障碍物;阻碍;妨害
At that time being a woman was a bar to promotion in most professions. 那时在大多数职业中,身为女性就是晋升的障碍.
Bar: a thing that stops somebody from doing something 障碍;羁绊
Lack of confidence is a psychological barrier to success. 缺乏信心是阻碍成功的心理因素.
Barrier: a problem, rule or situation that prevents somebody from doing something, or that makes something impossible 障碍;阻力;关卡
重点单词