hurdle

HURDLE noun

[ C ] uk/ˈhɜːdl/ us hurdle noun [C]
(PROBLEM)

a problem or difficulty that you have to deal with in order to be able to make progress

препятствие, трудность
Getting a work permit was the first hurdle to overcome.
hurdle verb [ I,T ] uk/ˈhɜːdl/ us
to jump over something, such as a bar or a fence, when you are running

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hurdle r noun [ C ]

барьерист