stumbling block

英 [ˈstʌmblɪŋ blɒk]

美 [ˈstʌmblɪŋ blɑːk]

n.  障碍物; 绊脚石

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牛津词典

noun

• 障碍物；绊脚石
  something that causes problems and prevents you from achieving your aim

柯林斯词典

• N-COUNT 障碍物;绊脚石
  Astumbling blockis a problem which stops you from achieving something.
  1. Perhaps the major stumbling block to reunification is the military presence in South Korea.
     也许实现统一最大的绊脚石是驻扎在韩国的军队。

英英释义

noun

• any obstacle or impediment

双语例句

• Turkey's refusal to open its sea and air ports to Cyprus has proved a major stumbling block.
  土耳其拒绝向塞浦路斯开放其海空港口，这主要障碍。
• The chief stumbling block to his promotion is his lack of qualifications.
  他晋升的主要障碍是他的资格不够。
• The issue could turn out to be a major stumbling block.
  这个问题可能成为一个主要绊脚石。
• Still, compensation is likely to be a stumbling block.
  但是薪酬问题可能会成为一个障碍。
• Perhaps the biggest stumbling block to disarmament is the deterrent theory.
  也许裁军的最大障碍就是威慑理论。
• The proposal would pose a stumbling block to normalization of relations between the two countries.
  这建议将为两国关系的正常化设下障碍。
• It's a good plan, but the opposition of the local people may be a stumbling block.
  这是一个好计划，不过当地人的反对可能成为一大障碍。
• Once you lose your goal, every stone on your way will be your stumbling block.
  一旦你失去目标，路上每个石头都将成为你的绊脚石。
• Please don't move that stumbling block, but lead me, Lord, around it.
  请不要动那块绊脚石，上帝，指引我绕过去。
• The Senate is set to be the main stumbling block to passing the reforms, according to congressional aides.
  国会助理们表示，参议院将是通过改革方案的主要障碍。