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单词 stumbling block
释义
(noun) 
Definition
any obstacle that prevents something from taking place or progressing
Perhaps the major stumbling block is the military presence.
Synonyms
obstacle
Overcrowding remains a large obstacle to improving conditions.
difficulty
The main difficulty has been getting enough students to try out the scheme.
problem
the economic problems of the inner city
bar
one of the fundamental bars to communication
barrier
Duties and taxes are the most obvious barriers to free trade.
hurdle
The weather will be the biggest hurdle.
hazard
snag
A police crackdown hit a snag when villains stole one of their cars.
uphill (South Africa)
This job has been a real uphill.
obstruction
drivers parking near his house and causing an obstruction
impediment
There is no legal impediment to the marriage.
hindrance
Higher rates have been a hindrance to economic recovery.

Additional synonyms

in the sense of bar
Definition
anything that obstructs or prevents
one of the fundamental bars to communication
Synonyms
obstacle,
block,
barrier,
hurdle,
hitch,
barricade,
snag,
deterrent,
obstruction,
stumbling block,
impediment,
hindrance,
interdict
in the sense of barrier
Definition
anything that separates or hinders union
Duties and taxes are the most obvious barriers to free trade.
Synonyms
obstacle,
bar,
block,
handicap,
hurdle,
limitation,
hitch,
drawback,
snag,
obstruction,
stumbling block,
impediment,
hindrance
in the sense of difficulty
Definition
an objection or obstacle
The main difficulty has been getting enough students to try out the scheme.
Synonyms
problem,
trouble,
obstacle,
hurdle,
dilemma,
hazard,
complication,
hassle (informal),
snag,
uphill (South Africa),
predicament,
pitfall,
stumbling block,
impediment,
hindrance,
tribulation,
quandary,
can of worms (informal),
point at issue,
disputed point

Nearby words of
stumbling block

  • stuffy
  • stumble
  • stumble across or on or upon something or someone
  • stumbling block
  • stump
  • stump something up
  • stumped

Synonyms of 'stumbling block'

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Additional synonyms

in the sense of hindrance
Definition
an obstruction or snag
Higher rates have been a hindrance to economic recovery.
Synonyms
obstacle,
check,
bar,
block,
difficulty,
drag,
barrier,
restriction,
handicap,
limitation,
hazard,
restraint,
hitch,
drawback,
snag,
deterrent,
interruption,
obstruction,
stoppage,
stumbling block,
impediment,
encumbrance,
trammel
in the sense of hurdle
Definition
a difficulty or problem
The weather will be the biggest hurdle.
Synonyms
obstacle,
block,
difficulty,
barrier,
handicap,
hazard,
complication,
snag,
uphill (South Africa),
obstruction,
stumbling block,
impediment,
hindrance
in the sense of impediment
Definition
a hindrance or obstruction
There is no legal impediment to the marriage.
Synonyms
obstacle,
barrier,
check,
bar,
block,
difficulty,
hazard,
curb,
snag,
obstruction,
stumbling block,
hindrance,
encumbrance,
fly in the ointment,
millstone around your neck
in the sense of obstruction
Definition
a person or thing that obstructs
drivers parking near his house and causing an obstruction
Synonyms
obstacle,
bar,
block,
difficulty,
barrier,
hazard,
barricade,
snag,
impediment,
hindrance
in the sense of problem
Definition
something or someone that is difficult to deal with
the economic problems of the inner city
Synonyms
difficulty,
trouble,
dispute,
plight,
obstacle,
dilemma,
headache (informal),
disagreement,
complication,
predicament,
quandary,
turf war (informal)
in the sense of snag
Definition
a small problem or difficulty
A police crackdown hit a snag when villains stole one of their cars.
Synonyms
difficulty,
hitch,
problem,
obstacle,
catch (informal),
hazard,
disadvantage,
complication,
drawback,
inconvenience,
downside,
stumbling block,
the rub
in the sense of uphill
Definition
a difficulty
This job has been a real uphill.
Synonyms
difficulty,
problem,
trouble,
dilemma,
headache (informal),
hassle (informal),
can of worms (informal)

Examples of 'stumbling block' in a sentence
stumbling block

Normally Roderick would have been the biggest stumbling block ofWas there any objection or stumbling block to the broad outline of our plans?

In other languages
stumbling block

British English: stumbling block NOUN
A stumbling block is a problem which stops you from achieving something.
The major stumbling block in the talks has been money.
  • American English: stumbling block
  • Brazilian Portuguese: pedra no caminho
  • Chinese: 绊脚石
  • European Spanish: obstáculo
  • French: pierre d'achoppement
  • German: Hindernis
  • Italian: scoglio
  • Japanese: 障害
  • Korean: 장애물
  • European Portuguese: pedra no caminho
  • Latin American Spanish: obstáculo

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