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单词 pitfall
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pitfall

noun

pit·​fall ˈpit-ˌfȯl How to pronounce pitfall (audio)
1
: trap, snare
specifically : a pit flimsily covered or camouflaged and used to capture and hold animals or men
2
: a hidden or not easily recognized danger or difficulty

Synonyms

  • booby trap
  • catch
  • catch-22
  • gimmick
  • gotcha
  • hitch
  • joker
  • land mine
  • snag
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Example Sentences

buying a house can be full of pitfalls for the unwary one of the pitfalls of ignorance is that people will also assume you're stupid
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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

pitfall

noun

pit·​fall ˈpit-ˌfȯl How to pronounce pitfall (audio)
1
: a covered or camouflaged pit used to capture animals or people
2
: a danger or difficulty that is hidden or is not easily recognized He soon learned the pitfalls of publishing.

pitfall

noun

1
as in risk
a danger or difficulty that is hidden or not easily recognized buying a house can be full of pitfalls for the unwary

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • risk
  • hitch
  • gotcha
  • snag
  • booby trap
  • catch
  • trap
  • gimmick
  • catch-22
  • kicker
  • peril
  • land mine
  • hazard
  • snare
  • joker
  • web
  • surprise
  • trip wire
  • bait
  • lure
  • bomb
  • bombshell
  • decoy
  • surprize
2
as in danger
something that may cause injury or harm one of the pitfalls of ignorance is that people will also assume you're stupid

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • danger
  • threat
  • risk
  • peril
  • menace
  • hazard
  • trouble
  • trap
  • imminence
  • snare
  • booby trap

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • protection
  • ward
  • guard
  • shield
  • retreat
  • refuge
  • harbor
  • safeguard
  • shelter
  • haven
  • asylum
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