barrier /ˈbæriə/ n. ［c］ 障碍(物)，阻碍(物)；栅栏，屏障：leap over the wooden barrier 跳过木头障碍；cultural barriers between the two countries 两国间的文化隔阂；brush aside/remove language barrier 扫除语言障碍Lack of confidence is the biggest barrier to investment in the region.缺乏信心是在这一地区投资的最大障碍。［考句］Eye contact is important because wrong contact may create a communication barrier.眼神接触是重要的，因为错误的眼神接触有可能造成交流障碍。