hurdles

Thân thiện

The athlete clears the final hurdles in the race.

Definition

Noun 1. A track and field event: A race in which runners must clear a series of barriers called hurdles. 2. The obstacles themselves: The series of portable frames or barriers that runners jump over in such a race.

Usage

The word "hurdles" is used as a plural noun. It typically refers to the sporting event as a whole. When referring to a single barrier, the singular form "hurdle" is used.

Examples

• She won the gold medal in the 100-meter hurdles.
• The athlete trained daily to improve her technique over the hurdles.
• He fell after hitting the final hurdle but still finished the race.

Advanced Usage

• Metaphorical Use: While "hurdles" itself is not typically used metaphorically, its singular form "hurdle" is very common. For example: "Overcoming financial hurdles was difficult." (Here, "hurdles" metaphorically means obstacles or challenges).
• "The hurdles": This phrase can specifically denote the hurdles event in athletics.
  • He specializes in the 400m and the hurdles.

Variants and Related Words

• Hurdle (singular noun): A single barrier to be jumped in a race.
• Hurdle (verb): To run in a hurdles race, or to jump over an obstacle.
  • She will hurdle in the national championships next week.
• Hurdler (noun): An athlete who competes in hurdles races.
• Hurdling (noun): The sport or action of running in a hurdles race.

Synonyms

• Obstacle race (for the event)
• Barriers (for the physical objects)

Related Idioms and Phrases

• To clear a hurdle: Literally, to jump over a hurdle successfully. Figuratively, to overcome a difficulty.
  • The company cleared a major legal hurdle.
• The first hurdle: The initial challenge in a process.
  • Passing the interview was just the first hurdle.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a footrace in which contestants must negotiate a series of hurdles

Từ đồng nghĩa

• hurdling
• hurdle race