barrier
gb/bˈɛɹiɚ/ us/bˈɛɹiɚ/
A2
Angličtina
~ 2700
Významy
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Podstatné jméno
A2
entity
1
Structure blocking movement
Something like a wall or fence that stops people or things from going through.
Vzorec užití:
a barrier blocks [something]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'barrier' with 'border'. A border is the official line between areas, while a barrier is a physical object that blocks movement.
Synonyma
obstruction (A general term for something that blocks the way, not always physical.)
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fence (A specific type of barrier, usually made of wood, wire, or metal, enclosing an area.)
Antonyma
opening (An empty space allowing passage, opposite of a blocking structure.)
Kolokace
security barrier
|wooden barrier
|temporary barrier
|safety barrier
|barrier gate
Témata
transportation
|safety
|construction
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- The police set up a barrier to control the crowd.
- A concrete barrier separated the two lanes of traffic.
- We couldn't get past the wooden barrier on the trail.
Učební příklady
- The road has a barrier in the middle.
- They put a barrier at the park gate.
- The barrier stops cars from going in.
Podstatné jméno
B1
entity
2
Something preventing progress or contact
Something that makes it hard for people to work together, talk, or succeed.
Vzorec užití:
a barrier to [something]
Častá chyba:
Some learners use 'barrier' only for physical objects. In English, it is also common for abstract problems.
Synonyma
obstacle (A general problem or difficulty that delays or stops progress.)
|
hindrance (Something that makes progress slower or more difficult.)
Antonyma
facilitator (Something that makes progress easier.)
Kolokace
language barrier
|cultural barrier
|economic barrier
|barrier to entry
Témata
business
|communication
|education
|work
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- Language differences can be a major barrier to communication.
- Lack of funding is a significant barrier to research.
- Fear can be the biggest barrier to success.
Učební příklady
- A language barrier makes travel hard.
- Money can be a barrier to study.
- Shyness is a barrier for him to meet new people.
Podstatné jméno
technical
B2
entity
3
Structure stopping water flow
A wall or gate built to stop water from going into land.
Synonyma
levee (An embankment built to prevent flooding from a river.)
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dam (A larger structure holding back water in a reservoir.)
Antonyma
channel (An open passage that allows water to flow freely.)
Kolokace
flood barrier
|storm surge barrier
|sea barrier
Témata
environment
|engineering
|nature
|housing
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- The city built a flood barrier along the river.
- The Thames Barrier protects London from high tides.
- Engineers are designing new barriers to cope with rising sea levels.
Učební příklady
- The flood barrier stopped the water.
- They built a big barrier in the sea.
- The river has a barrier to stop floods.
Gramatika
Výrazy
barrier to entry
1/bˈɛɹiɚ tə ˈɛntɹi/
fixed phrase
business
Obstacle preventing market participation
Something that makes it hard for new people or companies to start in a business area.
Příklady
- High startup costs are a major barrier to entry in the tech industry.
- Government regulations can act as barriers to entry for small companies.
break down barriers
1/bɹˈeɪk dˈaʊn bˈɛɹiɚz/
idiom
Remove obstacles between people or groups
To make it easier for people to understand each other or work together by removing problems between them.
Příklady
- The program aims to break down barriers between communities.
- Art can help break down cultural barriers.
language barrier
1/lˈæŋɡwɪd͡ʒ bˈɛɹiɚ/
fixed phrase
difficulty communicating due to different languages
A problem in talking because people speak different languages.
Příklady
- Travelers may face a language barrier when visiting new countries.
- The language barrier made it hard to order food in the small village.
- The project was delayed because of the language barrier between teams.
- Overcoming the language barrier was their first challenge at work.