early 14c., barere, from Anglo-French barrere, Old French barriere "obstacle, gatekeeper," from barre "bar" (see bar (n.1)). First record of barrier reef is from 1805.
实用例句
1. I realized I had to surmount the language barrier.
我意识到我不得不克服语言障碍。
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2. England's World Cup hero is determined to play through the pain barrier.
英格兰的世界杯英雄决定带伤上阵。
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3. A train plowed into the barrier at the end of the platform.
火车撞上了月台尽头的栅栏。
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4. We want to promote cosmetics that appeal across the colour barrier.
