Pitfall



GRE Barron

解释

GRE 红宝书

• n. 陷阱;未料到的危险或困难
• ［英］ n. 陷阱 ( trap) 未料到的危险或困难 ( a hidden or not easily recognized danger or difficulty)
• ［记］ pit ( 坑, 洞) +fall ( 落下) -> 落下的坑 -> 陷阱

Webster Collegiate

noun

• Date: 14th century
• 1. trap, snare; specifically a pit flimsily covered or camouflaged and used to capture and hold animals or men
• 2. a hidden or not easily recognized danger or difficulty

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