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hurdle

/hɝdəl/

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a difficulty that must be overcome

障碍；难关

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Finding enough volunteers was the biggest hurdle for the event.
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找到足够的志愿者是办这场活动的最大难关。
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Pronunciation: /hɝdəl/

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