pitfall

• 指隐藏的或意想不到的危险、困难或陷阱，既可用于字面意义（如伪装好的坑洞），也可用于比喻意义（如未预料到的问题）。

A noun referring to a hidden or unsuspected danger, difficulty, or trap, whether literal (a concealed hole) or figurative (an unforeseen problem).

1. Hidden danger or difficultyB2formal

   An unexpected or hidden problem that can cause trouble or failure.

   隐藏的危险或困难

   • One common pitfall of investing is not diversifying your portfolio.
   • The project had many pitfalls that the team had to navigate.
   • He warned me about the pitfalls of starting a business without a plan.

   同义词catchdangerdifficultydownsidedrawbackhazardperilsnaretrap

2. Concealed trapB2formal

   A hidden hole or trap used to catch animals or people.

   陷阱

   • The hunter dug a pitfall to capture the wild boar.
   • Ancient warriors used pitfalls as a defensive strategy.
   • The explorer fell into a pitfall covered with leaves.

   同义词booby trapmantrappitsnaretrap