hurdles
B1 · Intermediate★★★☆☆
Simple Meaning
a race where runners jump over frames; also, problems you must overcome.
When to Use
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Intermediate — can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
“She won a gold medal in the 100-meter hurdles.”
“There are still a few hurdles to work out before we launch.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
An artificial barrier, variously constructed, over which athletes or horses jump in a race.
“He ran in the 100 metres hurdles.”
Related Words
Synonyms:
obstaclesbarrierschallenges
Antonyms:
solutionsadvantages
Word Family:
hurdlehurdlerhurdling