trở lực
Definition
- Noun:
- An obstacle; a hindrance; an impediment: A factor, circumstance, or force that makes progress, movement, or the achievement of a goal difficult or slower.
- Resistance (in physics/mechanics): A force that opposes or slows down motion, though this usage is less common in everyday language.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Dự án mới gặp phải nhiều trở lực về tài chính. (The new project encountered many financial obstacles.)
- Sự thiếu hợp tác của họ là một trở lực lớn. (Their lack of cooperation is a major hindrance.)
- Cô ấy quyết tâm vượt qua mọi trở lực. (She is determined to overcome all impediments.)
Advanced Usage
- The word is formal and is often used in contexts discussing challenges in work, projects, or personal development.
- It can be used with verbs like (to overcome), (to encounter), (to create), or (to flatten/surmount).
Variants and Related Words
- Vật cản (n): A physical barrier or obstruction.
- Khó khăn (n): A difficulty, which is a more general and common term.
- Chướng ngại (n): A hindrance or obstacle, often used in both literal and figurative senses.
Synonyms
- Obstacle: Something that blocks one's way or hinders progress.
- Hindrance: A thing that provides resistance or delay.
- Impediment: A hindrance or obstruction in doing something.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- Vượt qua trở lực: To overcome obstacles.
- Tinh thần đoàn kết giúp họ vượt qua trở lực. (Team spirit helped them overcome the obstacles.)
- Đạp bằng mọi trở lực: To flatten/surmount all obstacles (implies forceful removal).
- Họ quyết tâm đạp bằng mọi trở lực để thành công. (They are determined to surmount all obstacles to succeed.)