barrier

ostacolo, barriera

Qualcosa che rende difficile fare una cosa o raggiungere un obiettivo.

In inglese semplice: Something that makes it difficult to do or achieve something.

• Language was a barrier between them.
• We must remove barriers to education.
• Fear can become a barrier to trying new things.

Come si usa: barrier to something/doing something (Cost is a barrier to getting treatment.)

Sinonimi: obstacle, hindrance

Espressioni comuni: language barrier, barrier to something, overcome a barrier

barriera

Oggetto posto attraverso un passaggio per impedire il transito di persone o veicoli.

In inglese semplice: Something placed across a route to stop people or vehicles from passing.

• A barrier blocked the road.
• Police placed barriers around the building.
• The car hit a concrete barrier.

Sinonimi: obstruction, barricade

Espressioni comuni: road barrier, safety barrier, behind a barrier

limite, barriera

Linea o soglia che separa luoghi, cose o livelli diversi.

In inglese semplice: A dividing line or limit between places, things, or levels.

• The river forms a natural barrier.
• The plane broke the sound barrier.
• Sales passed the million-pound barrier last month.

Sinonimi: boundary, limit

Espressioni comuni: sound barrier, psychological barrier, cross a barrier