单词 | pitfall |
释义 | pitfall /pit"fawl'/, n. 1. a lightly covered and unnoticeable pit prepared as a trap for people or animals. 2. any trap or danger for the unwary: the pitfall of excessive pride. [1275-1325; ME pittefalle, equiv. to pitte PIT1 + falle (OE fealle) trap] Syn. 1, 2. See trap1. |
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