hurdle /ˈhə:dl/ I. n. ［c］篱笆，障碍；栏，跨栏比赛：the high(low) hurdles高（低）栏赛跑；the 110 m hurdles 110米跨栏赛跑With her speed and agility, Cage cut out all her competitors in the hurdle race. 凯奇跨栏时速度快，动作敏捷，击败了其他所有选手。In starting a new company, many hurdles must be crossed.刚开办一个公司时, 必须克服许多障碍。‖II. vt. & vi. 用篱笆围住；跳栏；克服障碍：The runner hurdled the fence.跑步者越过篱笆。