figurative and in figurative contexts. An obstacle or obstruction; an insurmountable problem. See also to hit a brick wall at phrases 4.
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| 释义 | the world > action or operation > difficulty > hindrance > [noun] > one who or that which hinders > a hindrance, impediment, or obstacle > insurmountable or impenetrable (5) brick wall1571 figurative and in figurative contexts. An obstacle or obstruction; an insurmountable problem. See also to hit a brick wall at phrases 4. firewall1578 An unbroken line of flames forming a barrier; a wall of fire. Somewhat rare. iron curtain1819 figurative. An impenetrable barrier, esp. one which prevents access or communication. In general use. blank wall1904 (a) a wall without an opening in it; (b) an apparently impenetrable obstacle, esp. in to come up against a blank wall (cf. brick wall, n.1 2). Chinese wall1907 (a) transferred and figurative an insurmountable barrier (to understanding, etc.); (b) Stock Market a prohibition against the passing of confidential… |
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