hurdle — a barrier that runners jump over in a race
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a barrier that runners jump over in a race
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhɜːrdl/
Korean meaning: 육상 경기에서 뛰어넘는 장애물
Korean pronunciation: **허**들
Example Sentences
- My biggest hurdle in learning English is remembering irregular verbs.
- She hurdled over the sleeping dog like an Olympic champion.
- Getting my parents' approval was the final hurdle before the wedding.
hurdle
NOUN//ˈhɜːrdl//
a barrier that runners jump over in a race
The athlete leaps gracefully over the hurdle during the race
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Even a turtle can cross each hurdle to reach fertile ground!
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Origin
From Old English 'hyrdan' meaning to weave or intertwine, related to the concept of woven fences. The word evolved to describe the wooden barriers used in agriculture and later in racing.
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“My biggest hurdle in learning English is remembering irregular verbs.”
“She hurdled over the sleeping dog like an Olympic champion.”
“Getting my parents' approval was the final hurdle before the wedding.”
“He treated every homework assignment like a hurdle in a race.”
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