barrier (B2)

カタカナ: バリア

IPA: /ˈbæriər/

Definition

A physical object or obstacle that prevents movement or access, or a situation that makes progress or communication difficult.

意味: 動きや立ち入りを妨げる物理的な物や障害物、または進歩やコミュニケーションを困難にする状況のこと。

Examples / 例文

• The police erected a barrier to keep the crowds back. — 警察は群衆を押しとどめるためにバリケードを設置した。

• There were cultural barriers that made it hard for the two communities to understand each other. — 二つのコミュニティが互いを理解するのを難しくする文化的障壁があった。

• He overcame the language barrier by learning to speak French fluently. — 彼はフランス語を流暢に話せるようになることで、言語の壁を乗り越えた。

Barrier の日本語訳

Japanese translations of Barrier:

• 障害
• 壁
• 防壁

How to Use Barrier

barrier to (prepositional phrase)

Something that prevents progress or makes something difficult. — "His lack of experience was a barrier to getting the job."

break down a barrier (phrasal verb)

To remove an obstacle or difficulty, especially in communication or relationships. — "The two leaders met to try and break down the barriers between their countries."

erect a barrier (collocation)

To build or set up a physical obstacle. — "The authorities erected a barrier around the construction site."

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