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单词 barriers
释义

barrier

noun

bar·​ri·​er ˈber-ē-ər How to pronounce barrier (audio)
ˈba-rē-
1
a
: something material that blocks or is intended to block passage
highway barriers
a barrier contraceptive
b
: a natural formation or structure that prevents or hinders movement or action
geographic barriers to species dissemination
barrier beaches
drugs that cross the placental barrier
2
barriers or Barriers plural : a medieval war game in which combatants fight on foot with a fence or railing between them
3
: something immaterial that impedes or separates : obstacle
behavioral barriers
trade barriers

Synonyms

  • barricade
  • fence
  • hedge
  • wall
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Example Sentences

Concrete barriers surround the race track to protect spectators. The tree's roots serve as a barrier against soil erosion. The mountain range forms a natural barrier between the two countries. Both leaders are in favor of removing trade barriers. Cultural barriers have made it hard for women to enter many professions. He argues that regulations should not be viewed as barriers to progress. See More
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Word History

Etymology

Middle English barrere, from Anglo-French, from barre bar

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

barrier

noun

bar·​ri·​er ˈber-ē-ər How to pronounce barrier (audio)
1
: something (as a fence) that blocks the way
2
: something that keeps apart or makes progress difficult
a language barrier

Medical Definition

barrier

noun

bar·​ri·​er ˈbar-ē-ər How to pronounce barrier (audio)
1
a
: a material object or set of objects that separates, demarcates, or serves as a barricade see blood-brain barrier, placental barrier
b
: a contraceptive device (such as a condom or cervical cap) that prevents sperm from entering the uterus
often used before another noun
barrier contraception
2
: a factor that tends to restrict the free movement, mingling, or interbreeding of individuals or populations
behavioral and geographic barriers to hybridization

barriers

noun

plural of barrier
as in fences
a physical object that blocks the way there was a big barrier plastered with signs saying "Keep Out" around the trash compactor

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • fences
  • walls
  • barricades
  • obstacles
  • hedges
  • hurdles
  • blocks
  • chains
  • impediments
  • roadblocks
  • obstructions
  • hindrances
  • curbs
  • bumpers
  • inhibitions
  • interferences
  • restraints
  • deterrents
  • constraints
  • handicaps
  • encumbrances
  • ramparts
  • shackles
  • clogs
  • lets
  • snags
  • dams
  • stops
  • embarrassments
  • pales
  • bars
  • fetters
  • palings
  • cushions
  • trammels
  • fenders
  • buffers
  • manacles
  • stumbling blocks
  • bulwarks
  • hobbles
  • pads
  • crimps
  • drags

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • doors
  • gates
  • entrances
  • doorways
  • entries
  • portals
  • gaps
  • entranceways
  • entryways
  • breaks
  • passes
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