绊脚石

bàn jiǎo shí

HSK 7–9

Meaning

比喻阻碍前进或发展的人或事物。

A stumbling block; a person or thing that hinders progress or development.

用于形容某人在前进过程中遇到的困难、障碍或阻力，常带有负面含义。

Used to describe difficulties, obstacles, or resistance encountered in the process of advancement, often with negative connotations.

1 缺乏资金是创业路上的一块绊脚石。 (Lack of funds is a stumbling block on the road to entrepreneurship.)
2 他的傲慢态度成了团队合作的绊脚石。 (His arrogant attitude became a stumbling block to teamwork.)
3 历史遗留问题可能是两国关系发展的绊脚石。 (Historical issues may be a stumbling block to the development of bilateral relations.)
4 不要让别人成为你实现梦想的绊脚石。 (Don't let others become a stumbling block to your dream.)
5 语言障碍是国际交流中的常见绊脚石。 (Language barriers are a common stumbling block in international communication.)

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