snag

[US]/snæg/
[UK]/snæɡ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. (尤指潜伏的)困难,障碍;尖利物的裂口
vt. (被尖锐物)挂住,抓到
Word Forms
过去式snagged
现在分词snagging
第三人称单数snags
过去分词snagged
复数snags

Phrases & Collocations

hit a snag

遇到问题

encounter a snag

遇到障碍

Example Sentences

quite a snag of money

一大笔钱

The only snag is, I can’t afford it!

惟一的困难是, 我付不起这钱!

The tourist ran up against a snag in the form of a lost passport.

这个观光客碰到了一个麻烦,他丢失的护照

the snags incidental to a changeover in upper management.See Synonyms at accidental

在改变上层管理时产生的隐患参见 accidental

Overcrowded prisons are an impediment to the rehabilitation of criminals. Asnag is an unforeseen or hidden, often transitory obstacle:

过于拥挤的牢房对罪犯们精神重建造成阻碍。 Snag 是一个没有被预见到的或隐蔽的,常为暂时或短暂的阻碍物:

A micrometeorite impact, a snag, a wayward tool or even a misstep can spell doom for an astronaut.

太空人只要给一颗微陨石撞上、给钩住、一个工具失灵、甚至一次失足,都可能万劫不复。

Real-world Examples

Peace talks in Ethiopia had hit a practical snag.

在埃塞俄比亚举行的和谈遇到了实际问题。

Source: BBC Listening January 2014 Collection

This is where we hit a snag.

这就是问题所在了。

Source: Bilingual Edition of TED-Ed Selected Speeches

We've thrown the snags on the barbie.

我们在烤香肠。

Source: Emma's delicious English

But in recent years, it's hit a snag.

但近年来,它遇到了困难。

Source: CNN 10 Student English November 2021 Compilation

" Snag? " said Fudge, his voice still vibrating with joy. " I see no snag, Dumbledore! "

“困难?”福吉说,他的声音仍然高兴得直发抖,“我看不出有什么困难,邓布利多!”

Source: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

I knew that as soon as you snagged Maria.

从你抢到了玛利亚我就知道了。

Source: Billions Season 1

In case I hit any snags in getting out of Dodge.

以防我逃走时不顺利。

Source: Lost Girl Season 4

And 10 minutes before guests were due to arrive, James hit a snag.

在客人到达的前 10 分钟,詹姆斯遇到了麻烦。

Source: Gourmet Base

Only with the correct equipment coupled with right angles you can avoid the snag.

只有正确的设备加上正确的角度,你才能避免障碍。

Source: Selected English short passages

We're gonna throw some snags on the barbie on Saturday arvo! Come round.

我们要在周六下午烧烤的时候烤点香肠!快点来吧。

Source: Emma's delicious English

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