Barrier Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

barrier

noun

快速理解

What does "Barrier" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Barrier"?

指阻擋或分隔人、物、活動的實體或抽象障礙。

  1. 1

    實體障礙物

    EN: a physical object that blocks the way

    翻譯: 指實體的障礙物,如柵欄、牆壁、關卡等,用於阻擋或控制通行。

  2. 2

    抽象障礙

    EN: something that prevents progress or communication

    翻譯: 指非實體的阻礙,如語言隔閡、文化差異、制度限制等,妨礙進展或交流。

  3. 3

    界線或分界

    EN: a limit or boundary between two areas or conditions

    翻譯: 指兩個區域或狀態之間的分界線,如關稅壁壘、心理門檻等。

  4. 4

    競賽起跑線

    EN: a starting gate in racing

    翻譯: 特指賽馬或賽跑時使用的起跑閘門。

小提醒:注意 'barrier' 與 'obstacle' 的細微差別:'barrier' 常指需要克服或突破的阻隔(如關卡、壁壘),而 'obstacle' 則泛指任何阻礙前進的物體或困難(如石頭、問題)。

發音(How to Pronounce "Barrier" in English

How to pronounce "Barrier" in English?"Barrier" US vs UK pronunciation

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Real-life Examples of "Barrier" from YouTube Videos

Steven Schwaitzberg: A universal translator for surgeons

TED

This past year, I've been in Latin America, I've been in China talking about the fundamentals of laparoscopic surgery, And everywhere I go, the barrier is: "We want this, but we need it in our language".

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Definitions(定義)

What are the definitions of "Barrier"?How does "Barrier" change by context?

1. a fence, wall, or other structure that blocks movement or access

柵欄、圍牆或其他阻擋移動或通行的結構

The police set up a barrier to control the crowd.

警方設置了路障以控制人群。

They built a barrier along the river to prevent flooding.

他們沿著河岸建造了一道防洪屏障。

2. something that prevents or hinders progress, communication, or understanding

阻礙進步、溝通或理解的事物

Language can be a barrier when traveling in a foreign country.

在國外旅行時,語言可能成為一種障礙。

High costs are a major barrier to entry for new businesses.

高昂的成本是新企業進入市場的主要障礙。

3. a limit or boundary, especially one that is difficult to cross or surpass

界限或邊界,尤指難以跨越或超越的

She broke the sound barrier in her experimental aircraft.

她駕駛實驗飛機突破了音障。

The team is trying to break the 10-second barrier in the 100-meter race.

該團隊正試圖在百米賽跑中突破十秒大關。

4. a natural feature that separates areas or prevents movement

分隔區域或阻擋移動的自然地貌

The mountain range acts as a natural barrier between the two countries.

這條山脈是兩國之間的自然屏障。

The coral reef forms a protective barrier for the coastline.

珊瑚礁為海岸線形成了一道保護屏障。

5. a psychological or social obstacle that prevents interaction or equality

阻礙互動或平等的心理或社會障礙

There are still many barriers to gender equality in the workplace.

職場中仍然存在許多性別平等的障礙。

His shyness was a barrier to forming new friendships.

他的害羞是結交新朋友的障礙。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Barrier"?How to make natural sentences with "Barrier"?
PatternMeaningExample
barrier + between + A and BA 與 B 之間的障礙The language barrier between them made communication difficult. (他們之間的語言障礙使得溝通困難。)
barrier + to + noun/V-ing對…的障礙High cost is a major barrier to entry. (高昂的成本是進入市場的主要障礙。)
break down/remove a barrier打破/移除障礙The agreement helped to break down trade barriers. (該協議有助於打破貿易壁壘。)
face/encounter a barrier面臨/遇到障礙Many startups face financial barriers in their first year. (許多新創公司在第一年面臨財務障礙。)
act as a barrier作為障礙The mountain range acts as a natural barrier against the wind. (這條山脈是抵擋風勢的天然屏障。)
cross/overcome a barrier跨越/克服障礙She overcame the barrier of prejudice to succeed in her field. (她克服了偏見的障礙,在自己的領域取得成功。)
a barrier against + noun抵禦…的屏障The vaccine provides a barrier against the disease. (疫苗提供了抵禦該疾病的屏障。)

用法說明

How is "Barrier" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Barrier"?

barrier to doing vs barrier to do

  • barrier to doing 是標準且常見的用法,強調「做某事」這個動作本身所面臨的障礙。介系詞 to 在這裡是介系詞,後面接動名詞 (gerund)。
  • barrier to do 在文法上被視為較不標準,但在非正式口語中偶爾出現。它可能被理解為「為了做某事而存在的障礙」,但容易造成混淆,建議避免在正式寫作中使用。
  • 關鍵在於理解 to 的詞性:在 barrier to 這個常見搭配中,to 是介系詞,因此其後應接名詞或動名詞。 EN: The high cost is a major barrier to entering the market. 翻譯: 高昂的成本是進入市場的一個主要障礙。

EN:The high cost is a major barrier to enter the market.

翻譯:高昂的成本是進入市場的一個主要障礙。

EN:Language can be a significant barrier to understanding different cultures.

翻譯:語言可能是理解不同文化的一個重大障礙。

EN:Language can be a significant barrier to understand different cultures.

翻譯:語言可能是理解不同文化的一個重大障礙。

總結建議

在表達「…的障礙」時,請統一使用 barrier to doing 這個結構,以確保文法正確且清晰。

易混淆對比

What is the difference between "Barrier" and similar words?How to choose "Barrier" vs alternatives?

barrier vs obstacle

兩者皆指阻礙,但 "barrier" 常指具體、有形的隔絕物(如柵欄、牆),或用於抽象概念時,指難以逾越的界線或限制。"obstacle" 則泛指任何阻擋前進或達成目標的事物,較常指需要克服的困難或挑戰。

barrier vs boundary

"barrier" 強調阻擋與隔絕的功能,意圖防止通過或接觸。"boundary" 則指分界線或範圍的邊界,本身不一定構成阻擋,主要功能是標示區隔。

barrier vs hurdle

"barrier" 是較全面、難以穿透的阻隔,可能完全阻止進展。"hurdle" 則比喻為必須克服才能繼續前進的單一挑戰或難關,通常暗示是可以被解決的。

口語用法

How is "Barrier" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Barrier"?

引述

在對話中,人們有時會用 "barrier" 來引述或轉述一個抽象的概念或障礙,使其聽起來更具體或客觀。 EN: He kept talking about this "invisible barrier" between the two departments. 翻譯: 他一直在說兩個部門之間這道「看不見的障礙」。

EN:She mentioned the "language barrier" as the main reason she felt isolated.

翻譯:她提到「語言隔閡」是她感到孤立的主要原因。

語氣強調

在口語中,"barrier" 常與強調詞連用,以凸顯障礙的嚴重性或絕對性。 EN: That's not just a small hurdle; it's a major barrier to entry. 翻譯: 那不只是個小門檻,而是進入市場的「主要障礙」。

EN:There's a real barrier to communication when trust is broken.

翻譯:當信任破裂時,溝通上確實存在「真正的障礙」。

停頓填充

說話者思考時,可能會用 "barrier" 相關的短語作為填充,來組織思緒或舉例說明困難。 EN: The project faces several challenges—barriers like funding, you know, and regulations. 翻譯: 這個專案面臨好幾個挑戰——像是資金啊、法規啊這些「障礙」。

EN:We need to overcome... um, the biggest barrier, which is public perception.

翻譯:我們需要克服…嗯,最大的「障礙」,也就是公眾觀感。

正式寫作注意:在學術或正式商業報告中,應避免將 "barrier" 用於過於口語化的引述或填充停頓。建議使用更精確、中性的術語(如 "obstacle", "impediment", "constraint")並提供具體定義或數據支持,以保持文章的嚴謹性。

常見短語

What common collocations use "Barrier"?What fixed phrases with "Barrier" should I remember?

break down a barrier

verb + barrier

消除障礙

cross a barrier

verb + barrier

跨越障礙

language barrier

noun + barrier

語言障礙

trade barrier

noun + barrier

貿易壁壘

put up a barrier

verb + barrier

設置障礙

physical barrier

adjective + barrier

物理障礙

psychological barrier

adjective + barrier

心理障礙

remove a barrier

verb + barrier

移除障礙

常見錯誤

What are common mistakes with "Barrier"?Which "Barrier" sentences look correct but are wrong?

×There is a barrier between the two countries.

There is a barrier between the two countries.

雖然句子本身文法正確,但學習者常誤以為 'barrier' 僅指實體障礙物。此處應根據上下文判斷是否使用更精確的詞,例如 'border barrier'(邊境屏障)或 'trade barrier'(貿易壁壘),以明確表達障礙的性質。

×We need to barrier the entrance.

We need to barricade/block the entrance.

'Barrier' 是名詞,不可直接當動詞使用。正確的動詞應為 'barricade'、'block' 或 'put up a barrier'。

×He has a language barrier to communicate.

He faces a language barrier. / The language barrier makes communication difficult.

表達 '遇到語言障礙' 時,常用搭配動詞為 'face', 'encounter', 'overcome' 或 'break down'。'Has a barrier to communicate' 是不自然的搭配。

×The Great Wall is a huge barrier of China.

The Great Wall is a huge barrier in China. / The Great Wall was a defensive barrier for ancient China.

表示某物是『某地的屏障』時,應使用 'in'(位於境內)或 'for'(為其提供防護)。使用 'of' 會造成所有格混淆,意指『中國所擁有的屏障』,但語意上不如 'in' 或 'for' 精確自然。

×Lack of confidence is a big barrier to success.

Lack of confidence is a major/significant barrier to success.

形容 'barrier' 的大小或重要性時,'big' 較為口語且不精確。在正式或學術寫作中,更常使用 'major', 'significant', 'formidable', 'main', 或 'primary'。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Barrier"?What are tense/participle forms of "Barrier"?