pitfall
gb/pˈɪtfˌɔl/ us/pˈɪtfˌɔl/
B2
אנגלית
~ 9300
משמעויות
0 משמעויות
שם עצם
B2
entity
1
hidden or unexpected problem
A hidden problem or difficulty that can make something fail or go badly.
תבנית שימוש:
[someone] avoids the pitfalls of [something]
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes confuse "pitfall" with "pothole" or other physical holes. In modern everyday English, "pitfall" is usually figurative and means a hidden problem, especially in plans, systems, or decisions. It is also usually countable and often used in the plural: "the pitfalls of...", "common pitfalls".
מילים נרדפות
drawback (Focuses on a disadvantage; not always hidden, while a pitfall is usually unexpected.)
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trap (Stronger sense of something that catches or tricks you; pitfall is often used more generally for any hidden problem.)
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snag (Informal and smaller in scale; a pitfall can be more serious or costly.)
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hazard (Often about physical danger or risk; pitfall is more often about practical or procedural problems.)
הפכים
advantage (An aspect that helps success, while a pitfall is an aspect that may cause failure.)
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benefit (A positive result or helpful feature, the opposite of a harmful hidden problem.)
צירופים
common pitfalls
|potential pitfalls
|the pitfalls of [something]
|avoid the pitfalls
|pitfalls to watch out for
|recognize the pitfalls
נושאים
daily life
|business
|education
|risk
|core_vocabulary
|work
דוגמאות
- The course helps new managers understand the common pitfalls of leading a team.
- Before signing the contract, she asked a lawyer to explain any legal pitfalls.
- There are many pitfalls to starting your own business, especially if you have little experience.
- The guide walks you through the process and points out potential pitfalls along the way.
- He learned the pitfalls of online dating the hard way.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- This book shows the common pitfalls of learning English alone.
- We talked about the pitfalls of using social media too much.
- The manager warned us about the pitfalls in the new system.
- She wants to avoid the pitfalls that hurt her last project.
- He wrote a blog post about the pitfalls of working from home.
שם עצם
C1
entity
2
deep hole used as a trap
A deep, hidden hole in the ground made to catch people or animals.
תבנית שימוש:
[someone] digs a pitfall for [someone/something]
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes think this physical meaning is the normal use, but in modern English it is rare and mostly found in stories, games, or technical phrases like "pitfall trap" in biology. In everyday conversation, "pitfall" almost always means a hidden problem, not a real hole.
מילים נרדפות
trap (More general word; a pitfall is a specific kind of trap that is a hole in the ground.)
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pit (Refers to any hole; a pitfall is specifically a concealed hole used for trapping.)
הפכים
escape route (A way out to avoid being caught, the opposite of a hidden hole designed to catch you.)
צירופים
dig a pitfall
|set a pitfall
|fall into a pitfall
|pitfall trap
נושאים
nature
|safety
|hunting
|animals
דוגמאות
- The hunters dug a pitfall near the water hole to catch wild boar.
- In the story, the hero almost fell into a pitfall covered with leaves.
- Archaeologists found an ancient pitfall that had been used to trap large animals.
- They hid sharpened stakes at the bottom of the pitfall to make it more deadly.
- The soldiers checked the path carefully for any hidden pitfalls or other traps.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- The tiger fell into a deep pitfall in the jungle.
- They covered the pitfall with grass so the animal could not see it.
- The old castle was protected by pitfalls and other traps.
- He warned the children not to walk there because there was a pitfall.
- In the game, you must jump over every pitfall to stay alive.
דקדוק
ביטויים
avoid the pitfalls
1/əvˈɔɪd ðə pˈɪtfˌɔlz/
fixed phrase
stay away from hidden problems
To not make the usual hidden mistakes and not be hurt by the hidden problems in a situation.
דוגמאות
- With good planning, you can avoid the pitfalls of starting your own company.
- This checklist will help you avoid the pitfalls of buying a used car.
common pitfalls
1/kˈɑmən pˈɪtfˌɔlz/
fixed phrase
typical hidden problems
Typical hidden problems or mistakes that many people have in the same situation.
דוגמאות
- The teacher explained some common pitfalls students face in exams.
- This guide highlights common pitfalls when writing your first résumé.
potential pitfalls
1/pətˈɛnʃəl pˈɪtfˌɔlz/
fixed phrase
possible hidden problems
Hidden problems that might happen in the future in a plan, activity, or situation.
דוגמאות
- We should discuss the potential pitfalls before launching the new product.
- The consultant pointed out several potential pitfalls in our plan.
the pitfalls of
1/ðə pˈɪtfˌɔlz əv/
fixed phrase
hidden problems in something
Used before an activity or situation to talk about the hidden problems or difficulties it has.
דוגמאות
- The article talks about the pitfalls of investing in cryptocurrency.
- We need to understand the pitfalls of working with such a small budget.