| 单词 | pitfall |
| 释义 | pitfall (once / 3273 pages) n A pitfall is a trap or difficulty you didn't see. A possible pitfall for high school seniors is not working hard after they know they've already been accepted into college. In 1300, pitfall referred to an animal trap, such as branches laid across a deep hole offering no escape. Since the 1580s, pitfall has come to describe any hidden or unexpected difficulty, and its meaning has expanded to apply to humans. You might encounter a pitfall when trying to use a brand new computer program that's unexpectedly precise. It can even be a habit you don't want to address, like the pitfalls of snacking in front of the television every night. WORD FAMILYpitfall: pitfalls USAGE EXAMPLESThere are still potential pitfalls, however, not least that Congress does not share an affectionate view of Mr. Putin. New York Times(Dec 31, 2016) Peace efforts in Syria must still survive the many potential pitfalls of the shaky alliance between Russia and Turkey. Washington Post(Dec 29, 2016) Kingston said he’s wary of the pitfalls of too much computer time. Washington Times(Dec 24, 2016) 1n an unforeseen or unexpected or surprising difficulty Syn|Hyper booby trap difficulty a factor causing trouble in achieving a positive result or tending to produce a negative result 2n a trap in the form of a concealed hole Syn|Hyper pit trap a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned |
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